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The first Ceramic knee implant in a human patient was used by Dr. G. Langer of the Orthopedic Clinic at the University of Jena, Germany in 1972 [1]. In 1980, Drs. Oonishi and Hasegave began using a Alumina femoral component on a polyethylene tibial component [2]. These early attempts all involve the search for solutions to the wear and degradation problems. The application of ceramics was limited by polyethylene wear and degradation and the demand of thin components.
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Leyen, S. (2003). Recently developed bioceramic-biolox® delta-offers options for new ceramic knee implants. In: Fuchs, S., Tibesku, C.O. (eds) Neues in der Knieendoprothetik. Münsteraner Streitgespräche. Steinkopff, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-57368-2_9
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