Why does Plus Orthopedics use a sandwich construction for the BICON-PLUS® hard-hard pairing?
The polyethylene interface is of considerable importance for the quality of the BICON-PLUS® cup system, providing a greater margin of safety precisely at the load interface – rather like a neutral zone between the elastic metal of the cup shell and the rigid retaining body made of ceramic or SM® 21 cobalt-chromium alloy. The interface adapts to the shape of the titanium shell, absorbs loads and exerts a damping effect in all directions. As a result, the cyclical dynamic loads acting on the ceramic itself and on its connection in the cup are attenuated and distributed uniformly. This design – which optimally exploits the specific properties of the bio-ceramic – is particularly indicated for active patients.
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- Why does Plus Orthopedics use a sandwich construction for the BICON-PLUS® hard-hard pairing?
