Comparative outcomes of Forte versus Delta ceramic bearings in total hip arthroplasty using a national database
Scientific Reports, Published online: 20 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-54499-9 Comparative outcomes of Forte versus Delta ceramic bearings in total hip arthroplasty using a national database
A study examining the usage and long-term outcomes of ceramic bearing systems in total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been conducted. The research focused on two types of ceramic bearings - Forte-on-Forte (FoF) and Delta-on-Delta (DoD) - and aimed to compare their risks of revision surgery after THA. The study utilized nationwide data from the NHIS (National Health Insurance Service) in South Korea, covering a cohort of 75,475 patients who underwent primary THA between 2003 and 2019.
The findings revealed that DoD bearings were more frequently used than FoF bearings, with a higher 10-year survival rate for cup revision and any revision compared to FoF bearings. The study concluded that Delta-on-Delta ceramic bearings were associated with lower risks of dislocation and revision, making them a safer and more effective option in THA procedures.
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