The Corail stem has been in clinical use since the 1980s. It is a fully hydroxy-apatite coated (150 micron thickness) non-porous forged titanium alloy stem. The design includes a proximal trapexoidal cross section, intended to resist axial/torsional stresses and promote initial stability, and a...
read full descriptionThe Zimmer Fitmore stem system is a curved, short (44 to 60 mm in length), uncemented femoral stem with a trapezoidal cross section and triple taper geometry, available since 2008. The device is manufactured from Zimmer’s Protasul™ titanium alloy, has a proximal Ti-plasma coating and...
read full descriptionThe SMF Short Modular Femoral Hip System from Smith and Nephew is an uncemented titanium stem, approximately 20% shorter than conventional stems. It has a proprietary high-friction porous (mean pore size 200 microns) coating known as Stiktite ™ and has a cobalt-chrome modular neck design....
read full descriptionAccording to the manufacturer, the implantable Jet Port Plus II Contrast port system is produced from high-quality plastic and used to administer systemic chemotherapy, long-term parenteral nutrition or long-term medication. Apparently, the port system also permits the high-pressure application...
read full descriptionDesigned by Morrey in 1984, this conservative bone preserving femoral component has the longest track record in short stem devices. This is a neck-retaining device. The Mayo stem has a proximal wide trapezoidal cross-section in order to gain multipoint contact within cortical bone, and is wedge...
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