[Total femur and hip knee joint replacement with plasma-sprayed ceramic coated prosthesis]

A method of prosthetic replacement using total femur with total hip and knee joints is reported. On the surface of the titanium endoprosthesis a ceramic coating was plasma-sprayed to prevent loosening of the prosthesis. By this method the limb can be preserved and the function restored within a short period. It can be used in certain cases of non-malignant tumors and diseases of the bone with extensive destructive lesions of the entire femur. This method was used on 3 patients with good results. The patients operated on were followed up for 32-70 (mean 54) months. The procedures and advantages of the operation are presented.