Orthopaedics | Hip | Which Medical Device
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The Zimmer Continuum Acetabulum System is a flexible acetabular implantation system. It comprises a Trabecular Metal backing and has Longevity cross-linked polyethylene and Metasul bearing options. In 2011, the system was used in 3% of primary uncemented hip implantations, and had a pre-entry...
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The Allofit/Allofit-S Cup System from Zimmer is an acetabular component which is hemispherical, but with a flattened pole geometry. The shell is titanium (Protasul-Ti) with an excellent macro-structure for locking into subchondral bone. Neutral and 10 degree hooded polyethylene inserts,...
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The Furlong HAC Coated Total Hip Replacement Stem is a fully HA coated titanium femoral component designed to provide a good metaphyseal fit. It has a rectangular cross section proximally, a cone shaped transition section and a distal stem. The canal is overreamed to allow space for the stem....
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The Elite Plus Ogee Cup from Depuy is a UHMWPE cemented acetabular component for primary or revision hip arthroplasty. In the 2011 National Joint Registry report, the socket had an ODEP 10A rating, and was implanted in 13% of all registered primary hip replacements. When used with the...
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The Summit Cemented Hip Replacement System from Depuy-Synthes is a cemented stem which is a modification of the original Charnley design. The aims of these modifications were to increase torsional stability, increase offset options and improve the cement mantle (for example with the integral...
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