Hip Resurfacing Championed as a Bone-Preserving Alternative to Total Hip R...(for implant materials that are more wear...),Health

Date:3/26/2009

for implant materials that are more wear resistant. Primary THA implants with metal-on-metal (MOM) or ceramic-on-ceramic (COC) bearing surfaces have lower rates of friction compared to traditional metal-on-polyethylene bearings, making these implants most suitable for younger patients, for whom longer-lasting implants are necessary.

In particular, new MOM large-diameter femoral heads are gaining popularity because the implants improve hip range of motion and stability and reduce the occurrence of revision surgery due to dislocation. Because of these benefits, it has been suggested that large-diameter MOM femoral heads are a good alternative to hip resurfacing. The continued development of these components will somewhat limit growth in the resurfacing market but, at the same time, will lead to further penetration of MOM bearing surface materials.

MRG's US Markets for Large-Joint Reconstructive Implants 2009 report provides coverage of key industry competitors, including Biomet, DePuy, Exactech, Smith & Nephew, Stryker, Wright Medical Technology, Zimmer, and many more.

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