{
  "id": 2032530,
  "title": "Comparative outcomes of Forte versus Delta ceramic bearings in total hip arthroplasty using a national database",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/comparative-outcomes-of-forte-versus-delta-ceramic-bearings-in-total",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-19T23:08:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Scientific Reports",
    "slug": "scientific-reports",
    "url": "https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-54499-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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",
  "key_points": [
    "Delta-on-Delta bearings more commonly used than Forte-on-Forte bearings",
    "10-year survival rate higher for cup revision and any revision with Delta bearings",
    "Delta-on-Delta ceramic bearings associated with lower dislocation and revision risks"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}