Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a biocompatible metal ion-containing titanium oxide coating on an implant wherein the metal ions can be eluted under physiological conditions and are homogeneously dispersed within the coating, as well as to an implant which can be prepared according to the method of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an implant for total hip joint replacement and a method for manufacturing such implant. In particular, the present invention relates to improved acetabular liners, total hip prosthetic assemblies comprising such liners and methods for manufacturing such liners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a biocompatible metal ion-containing titanium oxide coating on an implant wherein the metal ions can be eluted under physiological conditions and are homogeneously dispersed within the coating, as well as to an implant which can be prepared according to the method of the present invention.

Abstract: A tubular guide part which is insertable into the medullary space is connected to a source of pressure medium and to a blocking element having the form of a hollow body which can be inflated in the manner of a balloon. The hollow body is inflated via the supply of pressure medium from a basic position situated in the cross-sectional region of the guide part into an expanded position in which the hollow body seals off one portion of the medullary space, which is to be filled with bone cement and is to receive a prosthesis shaft, from a neighboring portion of the medullary space. After insertion of a part of the prosthesis shaft into the bone cement bed, the hollow body can be shrunk into its basic position by the removal of pressure medium and withdrawn from the medullary space together with the guide part. The cavity in the bone cement bed ensuing therefrom is filled up by bone cement expelled during insertion of the remaining portion of the prosthesis shaft.