Modular Hip Systems

Studies from Kyoto Prefectural University, Medical Department in the area of modular hip systems described

Published in Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week, June 13th, 2010

According to recent research published in the Journal of Arthroplasty, "The clinical results of total hip arthroplasty using the Richards Modular Hip System prosthesis were evaluated in 41 patients (44 joints). The mean Harris hip score improved from 42 points before surgery to 82 after 1 year, 85 at 5 years, and 79 at the final examination."

"The average polyethylene wear rate was 0.09 +/- 0.07 mm/y. Forty joints (90.9%) achieved press fit in either of the proximal or the distal stem portion, and only 4 joints (9.1%) failed to achieve press fit in both the proximal and distal stem portions. Although the 10-year survival of the stem was 94.5% and no revisions of...

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Source: Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week (2010-06-13)

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