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ArticleCureus2024

Atraumatic Fracture of Newer Generation Ceramic Head Three Days Post-op: A Case Report.

Nicholas Brown, John Dundon

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Nicholas BrownOrthopedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Research Institute of New Jersey, Bridgewater, USA.
John DundonOrthopedic Surgery, Tri-County Orthopedics, Bridgewater, USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

A 73-year-old female experienced an atraumatic fracture of a BIOLOX delta ceramic femoral head following uncomplicated right total hip arthroplasty using a ceramic-on-polyethylene bearing. The fracture occurred post-operatively, as revealed by radiography after the patient reported a clunking sensation and leg shortening. Revision surgery involved replacing the fractured head and liner with careful removal of ceramic debris. The patient recovered well with no further complications. This case highlights the rare occurrence of an atraumatic fracture in a newer-generation BIOLOX delta ceramic head. This suggests possible manufacturing defects or taper mismatches and emphasizes the importance of thorough implant evaluation.

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atraumatic fracturesceramic-on-polyethylenepost-operative complicationrevision hip arthroplastytotal hip arthroplasty (tha)

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PMID39759620
PMCPMC11698223

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