Hip Talk Forum About Hip Resurfacing

Hip Resurfacing General Questions => Hip Resurfacing Devices => Topic started by: Dannywayoflife on February 23, 2011, 10:01:39 PM

Title: Ceramic on ceramic BHR
Post by: Dannywayoflife on February 23, 2011, 10:01:39 PM
Have any of you guys and gals herd anything about the ceramic on ceramic BHR mr mcminn implanted a few years ago? I can only fond very little info on it such as the two videos on YouTube. I winder also why there has only been one device implanted as ceramic seems to have some favourable characteristics such as a really low wear rate.
Title: Re: Ceramic on ceramic BHR
Post by: moe on February 24, 2011, 08:42:17 AM
Ceramic = very hard/brittle. Cobalt Chrome = very hard/not brittle.
Title: Re: Ceramic on ceramic BHR
Post by: Dannywayoflife on February 24, 2011, 09:20:05 AM
Fair comment about brittleness but there are newer ceramics which are more resistant to fracture. Such as delta ceramic
Title: Re: Ceramic on ceramic BHR
Post by: Lopsided on February 25, 2011, 10:43:45 AM
Danny way of life,

It looks as if you are coming around to the idea that resurfacing, one brand or another, is better than the alternate treatments?

Dan


Title: Re: Ceramic on ceramic BHR
Post by: Dannywayoflife on February 25, 2011, 01:48:31 PM
To be honest It seems to me that its the only viable route for me. I just want the device that will allow me to have my life back and be long lasting.