COATED ENDOPROSTHESES AND RELATED SYSTEMS & METHODS
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Aug 29, 2013
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Feb 27, 2013
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Feb 28, 2012
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Methods for performing a hemiarthroplasty procedure. In some implementations, the method may comprise providing a component of an endoprosthesis, such as a femoral component of a hip prosthesis. The component may comprise a silicon nitride ceramic material, and may further comprise a coated articulating surface. The coated articulating surface may comprise a coating configured to reduce a coefficient of friction of the articulating surface. The method may further comprise positioning the endoprosthesis such that the coated articulating surface is positioned adjacent to a patient's native articular cartilage. In this manner, the coated articulating surface may articulate with the native articular cartilage following the procedure.
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