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. 2018 Feb 20;15(2):363-365.
doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2018.02.004. eCollection 2018 Jun.

Catastrophic ceramic liner failure-The subtle signs of a non-engaged ceramic liner

Andrew Walls  1 , Adam Tucker  1 , David S Warnock  1 , David Beverland  1
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Catastrophic ceramic liner failure-The subtle signs of a non-engaged ceramic liner

Andrew Walls et al. J Orthop. .

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Abstract

Ceramic earrings have an established and successful history in total hip replacement. Occasionally, these articulations have problems, which include squeaking and implant fracture.

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Fig. 1
Post-operative AP and lateral radiographs. The AP appears to show a normally seated acetabular component and liner. Note the lateral radiograph showing malpositioning of ceramic liner with ‘two steps’ evident inferiorly.
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Fig. 2
AP and Lateral radiograph upon emergency presentation. Ceramic debris can be seen by the loss of regular contour on the AP, and fragmentation seen posteriorly on the lateral.
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