EMPERION Modular Hip System
Approved by the FDA for use in the US in the middle of 2006, the BIRMINGHAM HIP◊ Resurfacing System (BHR◊) is the leading hip resurfacing product outside the US. Pioneered by UK orthopaedic surgeons, Mr. Derek McMinn and Mr. Ronan Treacy, hip resurfacing is where the articular surfaces of the femur and acetabulum are replaced, leaving the femoral head substantially preserved. This is a less invasive bone sparing approach to treating arthritis in younger or more active patients.
The system utilizes proven low wear metal-on-metal bearing surface technology and the broad hip head design offers a high range of motion and excellent stability. There have been over 50,000 surgeries performed since 1997 when BHR◊ was introduced.
Smith & Nephew possesses the broadest and most comprehensive offering of hip bearing surfaces in the industry.
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