Ceramic Ball And Plastic Socket

A prosthetic made of metal and plastic are the most commonly used hip replacement implants.

Ceramic ball and plastic socket.

The plastic is called polyethylene. Hip ball and socket materials such as plastic on plastic and ceramic on ceramic are both viable. Ceramic is one of the best materials that can be used in a hip replacement but when paired with a metal socket it quickly falls to the back of the pack. A ceramic ball and socket joint for a motor vehicle especially for the chassis of the motor vehicle is provided in which the ball and socket joint has a ball and socket joint housing 5.

The most commonly used metals used include titanium and stainless steel. Any hip replacement device with either a metal socket or ball will result in metal wear particles in your bloodstream. And ceramic on ceramics were also an alternative to metal on plastic because of the older problems with wear of the plastic. Rotating arm features offer adjustable lighting while outdoor designs provide weather resistance to protect against the elements.

Both the ball and the socket of the hip joint are replaced with a metal implant and a plastic spacer is placed in between.