The Active Articulation E1 Hip System is specifically indicated for patients at risk of dislocation. According to the manufacturer, it is the only dual mobility system to use Antioxidant Infused Technology which is intended to prevent oxidative degradation of the polythene component. ...
read full descriptionThe ReCap hip resurfacing from Biomet has the following design features: a titanium porous coated socket, with or without hydroxyapatite coating; anti-rotation fins on the socket to enhance stability; a thinner acetabular component with the aim of removing less bone than other systems; a 0.5mm...
read full descriptionThe Global Tissue Sparing (GTS) primary hip stem is a short uncemented hip stem intended to spare bone and possibly soft tissue. In an early series of 81 stems in 80 patients, there was one calcar fracture and no loosening at a mean of 16 months (6 to 24 months). Reference: Morales...
read full descriptionThe Lateral Resurfacing Elbow (LRE) from Biomet is a minimally invasive, bone preserving prosthesis designed to resurface only the lateral compartment of a degenerate elbow joint. The system is modular, and hemiarthroplasty on the capitellar side is an option depending on bone quality. The...
read full descriptionThe Compress Compliant Pre-Stress Implant is an anchorage system used in the replacement of the distal or the proximal femur, most often after massive tumour resection. The device includes a pre-stressed anchorage component which loads the cut end of the bone, encouraging bone hypertrophy. The...
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