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Welcome to BIOLOX® ACADEMY

Welcome to BIOLOX® ACADEMY: the destination for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals seeking a comprehensive guide to BIOLOX® ceramic technology in orthopedics.

Here, you’ll discover a dynamic blend of educational resources, clinical guidance, and the latest research – all curated by our scientific team to strengthen your clinical confidence and keep you at the forefront of orthopedic advancements. 

  • Explore engaging audio and video content, from expert-led panel discussions to recordings from leading symposia.
  • Dive into our Research Hub for current studies, top stories, and downloadable product guides: Quick Reference Guides, CeraNews, FAQs, and more.
  • Stay informed with the latest reports and innovative projects, and get hands-on support through clinical guides, revision advice, and product handling videos. 
Four experts in immunology and tribology – including a surgeon – discuss “facts, fiction, and the future” of metal sensitivity to orthopedic implants.
Leading experts explore "Metal Hypersensitivity in Orthopedics: Facts, Fiction, and the Future."*

In Conversation

Hear from experts across the orthopedic field on where joint replacement is now – and where it’s going.

* This content is intended for scientific and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace clinical judgment. Product indications and availability may vary by country; always refer to the applicable Instructions for Use (IFU) and labeling. The speakers’ views are their own, but they are compensated by CeramTec GmbH for their participation in this recording. 

Beyond “Allergy”: Understanding Metal Hypersensitivity

In Episode 1, the panelists introduce metal sensitivity: how the body demonstrates it, how doctors can test for it, and why it’s more common than you might think.*

To The Point: Metal Sensitivity - A Diagnosis of Exclusion

Explore ALTR and other metal-sensitive reactions to orthopedic implants — and what they mean for diagnosis and treatment.*

Testing Diagnostics for Metal Hypersensitivity in Orthopedics

Explore how diagnostic testing for metal hypersensitivity works, and why implant material choice can make all the difference.*

Medical professionals standing behind digital devices displaying clinical guides and surgical images related to ceramic implant best practices, accompanied by the text describing clinical guides and videos.
Our clinical guides and videos bring together expert knowledge in ceramic implant handling, clinical algorithm in case of complications and immunological aspects.

Clinical Use

Our Clinical Guides present a comprehensive collection of expert resources focused on ceramic implant handling in orthopedic practice. Together, these guides and videos serve as a valuable reference for clinicians looking for expert knowledge in BIOLOX® ceramic implant procedures, material selection, and the management of implant-related complications.

This content is intended for scientific and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace clinical judgment. Product indications and availability may vary by country; always refer to the applicable Instructions for Use (IFU) and labeling. 

Book cover displaying dermatological skin reactions and the text “Peter Thomas · Susanna Stea – Metal Implant” on a blue background.

Metal Implant Allergy and Immuno-Allergological Compatibility Aspects of Ceramic Materials 

Thomas P, Stea S

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Book cover displaying ceramic implant components with the text “William L. Walter · Reza Jenabzadeh · Carina Reinhardt — Practical Guide” on a blue background.

Practical Guide for Handling Noises in Hard-on-Hard Bearings

Walter W, Jenabzdadeh R, Reinhardt C

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Book cover featuring microscopic histological imagery and the text “Veit Krenn · Giorgio Perino – Histological” on a blue background.

Histological Diagnosis of Implant-Associated Pathologies

Krenn V, Perino G

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Cover of an orthopedic practical guide showing a hip joint model and surgical instruments for hip arthroplasty.Practical guide covering hip arthroplasty procedures and implant technology, supporting orthopedic surgeons and professionals in joint replacement.

Practical Guide for the Use of Ceramic Implants 

Kiefer H, Usbeck S, Scheuber L, Atzrodt V

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Animamation of how a BIOLOX®OPTION femoral head on a titanium sleeve is assabled

Assembling BIOLOX®OPTION Femoral Head

How to fix the BIOLOX®OPTION femoral head securely onto the femoral taper.

 

Animation on how to insert a BIOLOX® Liner

Inserting a BIOLOX® Liner

How to properly clean, dry, and insert a BIOLOX® ceramic liner into an acetabular cup.

Animation on how to impact a BIOLOX®delta femoral head onto the femoral Taper

Impacting the BIOLOX®delta Femoral Head

How to affix the BIOLOX®delta head safely to the taper.

Clinician wearing protective equipment and holding a stem with an ceramic femoral head out of BIOLOX delta, accompanied by the text promoting the benefits of ceramic materials in advanced orthopedic research and patient care, with the BIOLOX® Material Matters logo visible.
The forefront of orthopedic research and materials. The evidence around BIOLOX®delta ceramic technology.

Research Hub

Check out the latest studies and Top Stories featuring BIOLOX®ceramics – from BIOLOX®delta to hip resurfacing and beyond.

Microscopic view of porous ceramic scaffold with study parameters: Y-TZP, ZTA, 60–70% porosity, ovine model, 12–24 weeks.

How might porous ceramic scaffolds aid in bone regeneration? New research dives in.

Bone regeneration after large and complex defects (of which there are about 7 million per year in the US) remains a clinical challenge, particularly when it comes to identifying a scaffold material that combines strong mechanical performance and biological effectiveness.

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Title picture of retrieval analysis on metal fatigue in revision total knee arthroplasty.

About metal fatigue: an underestimated failure mechanism of metal modular knee implants

A retrieval analysis published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research by Dr. Steve Kurtz et al. (Drexel University) highlights the underestimated risks of metal-related complications in revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Although revision TKA remains a laborious and technically demanding procedure, it is generally associated with good clinical outcomes, albeit inferior to those of primary TKA. This study highlights a critical yet under-studied failure mechanism on a microscopic scale: metal fatigue.

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Infographic: headline "Unraveling Wear – What Really Drives THA Longevity?" with hip joint schematic and clinical results label

Which factors really drive long-term performance in total hip arthroplasty?

A new systematic review from Nikam et al. (Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India, & Izmir Institute of Technology, Turkey) synthesizes the results of 109 studies conducted between 2010-2025 to revisit a recurrent question in orthopedics: implant longevity.

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BIOLOX® ceramic femoral head and acetabular insert with clinical results banner and ceramic fracture graphic

Outcomes of revision for ceramic fracture in Dual Mobility implants with a metallic inner head

Ceramic component fracture is rare in total hip arthroplasty (THA), but when it occurs, the choice of revision bearing can significantly influence long-term patient outcomes.

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Skeleton with joint implant icons; metal particles dispersing toward a brain — illustrating systemic metal migration in total joint arthroplasty.

What implications does implant material choice carry beyond the joint itself?

We know from recent evidence that metal implant debris and metal ions don’t stay only at the joint. They travel to the heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, and bone marrow. But do they reach the brain? And if they do, what happens there?

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Ceramic femoral head in a white acetabular cup, labeled Clinical Results — illustrating Prozyr® zirconia-on-polyethylene bearing in THA.

A 25-year lesson from ceramic hip bearings

A new study by Ishida, Takahashi, Tateiwa, et al. followed 62 hips for over 20 years, comparing 31 monolithic zirconia ceramic-on-polyethylene (Prozyr®, Saint Gobain Desmarquest) with 31 cobalt-chromium metal-on-polyethylene bearings.

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