| abstract |
A total joint arthroplasty (34) is described having a first bearing member (36) (e.g., the femoral head of the femoral component of a total arthroplasty hip joint) and a second bearing member (38) (e.g., an acetabular component) cooperable with the first bearing member (36)with the articulating surfaces of the bearing members (36, 38) in engagement with one another, and wherein at least one of the bearing members (36, 38) has a substrate (50) of a magnesia-stabilized zirconia ceramic material and a bearing surface having a carbon coating (52) applied to the bearing surface. |