The Proxima Short Stem from Depuy is a proximally loading short stem hip prosthesis made of forged titanium alloy, with a Duofix™ porous coating and hydroxyapatite surface coating. It is available in nine sizes with standard and high-offset variants. The paper by Toth (1) gives several...

The R3 Acetabular System from Smith and Nephew includes no-hole and mulit-hole options, constrained liners and large bearing options. The latter include XLPE, Oxinium, CoCr, and Biolox. Liners are designed to sit flush with the rim of the shell, reducing the potential for impingement. The...

The 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...

Amplitude's Saturne Double Mobility Cup is cementless and has anatomic cut-out to resist dislocation.

According to the manufacturer, the Selexys Dual System provides a patient with a greater range of movement than many other hip systems, as well as joint stability. They say that it is therefore suitable for treating patients with profound instability and where diseased profiles place a...