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Articulating components should minimise the generation of wear particles in order to optimize long-term survival of the prosthesis.
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A good understanding of tribological properties helps the orthopaedic surgeon to choose the most suitable bearing for each individual patient.
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Conventional and highly cross-linked polyethylene articulating either with metal or ceramic, ceramic-on-ceramic and metal-on-metal are the most commonly used bearing combinations.
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All combinations of bearing surface have their advantages and disadvantages. An appraisal of the individual patient’s objectives should be part of the assessment of the best bearing surface.
Cite this article: Rieker CB. Tribology of total hip arthroplasty prostheses: what an orthopaedic surgeon should know. EFORT Open Rev 2016;1:52-57. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.1.000004.
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