The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing likely needs no introduction, as the device which kicked off the hip resurfacing revival of the last ten years. The device has been successfully marketed as a solution for younger patients requiring hip replacement, preserving bone on the femoral side. The...

The Balance Microplasty hip stem is a shorter version of the Balance uncemented stem from Biomet. The stem is collarless and porous coated. It is a standard 80mm in length, and the design is intended to fill the proximal metaphysis and provide immediate three point fixation. The stem geometry...

The Avantage Acetabular System is a Dual Mobility hip bearing system comprising a cemented shell and cementless component with pegs (Avantage 3P) , a cementless component without pegs (Avantage Reload) and a revision cup and reinforcement plate.   

The Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) hip resurfacing from DePuy was introduced in July 2003, at around the same time as a number of other hip resurfacing devices. It was marketed as having the advantages of a reduced diametrical clearance (said to reduce wear) and a sub-hemispherical cup...

The Zimmer Apollo hip system is a collared straight stem, cobalt chrome cemented hip replacement. The Apollo cup is an all-polyethylene cemented acetabular component. Although first used in 1990, the socket is rated “pre-entry” by ODEP.