optimize the design of domestic hip prostheses are reviewed. These efforts are focused on new biomaterials, such as tetragonal zirconia bioceramics made of highly pure nanocrystalline powders, nanostructured bioactive ceramic coatings, and new titanium alloys without toxic elements, and new processes such as improved machining of ceramic heads using special diamond nanopowders and advanced software for optimizing the design of hip prostheses and process control.