Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Replacement

How do bigger femoral heads reduce the chance of dislocation?
Smaller hip implants expose the patient to a higher risk of implant impingement (collision of the implant's neck and shell). When this occurs, dislocation may be more likely. Wright's BFH® Technology Hip is designed to reduce the risk of this problem due to its larger and greater range of motion.

Which implants have a higher range of motion?
Wright's 56mm BFH® Implant has a 172° range of motion. In comparison, Wright's traditional hip implants have up to 155° range of motion.

How can Wright's metal implants improve wear?
Wright's optional A-CLASS™ Advanced Metal is designed to reduce wear and potentially reduce the release of metal ions.

What are the advantages of minimally invasive surgery?
Compared to traditional total hip replacement approaches, minimally invasive techniques, such as Wright's PATH® Surgically Technique, feature a much smaller incision, thus preserving vital muscle and tendon groups. The goal is to offer patients many benefits including:

• Reduce pain
• Reduced scarring
• Reduced blood loss
• Decreased recovery time

What kind of recovery did Jimmy Connors experience after surgery?
The morning after his surgery, Jimmy was walking the entire length of the hallway unassisted. Even more incredibly, Jimmy was back on the court producing a tennis training DVD within six weeks of surgery.

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12/20/2006

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