"Dual Mobility" Hip Replacement an Attractive Option for ... | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2018年12月14日—Dualmobilityimplantsprovideanadditionalbearingsurfacecomparedtoatraditionalimplant.Withthedualmobilityhip,alargepolyethylene ...

Hip replacement surgery for painful arthritis in a worn out joint has given many people a new lease on life. With more than 450,000 hip replacements performed in the United States each year, it is proven to be a highly successful procedure to relieve pain and restore mobility.

These days, it’s becoming more common for people in their 50s or even 40s to consider joint replacement so they can return to activities they’ve given up due to hip pain. These younger patients are generally excellent candidates for a newer type of hip implant known as “dual mobility.” It provides excellent range of motion and has been shown to reduce the risk of instability in younger, active patients.

Although the concept of dual mobility was originally developed in France in the 1970s, the technology is relatively new in the United States. “Dual mobility” refers to t...