by ARC | Nov 8, 2014 | Hip
Femoral head modularity in total hip arthroplasty (THA) design emerged in the 1970’s as an alternative to monolithic stem designs to overcome the disadvantages of limited head size and offset availability. Through the use of tapers, modularity has evolved and includes...
by ARC | Mar 8, 2014 | Knee
Although Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) surgery enjoys 90% of outcomes with good to excellent results, some patients are uncomfortable adjusting their gait to accommodate the new articulations inherent in many contemporary implant designs. Paradoxical motions,...
by ARC | Mar 8, 2013 | Hip
Femoral neck modularity in total hip arthroplasty design is receiving increased citation in the clinical literature. The advantages of these systems include a potential reduction in the occurrence of femoro-acetabular impingement and its consequences as well as an...
by ARC | Mar 8, 2013 | Knee
The success of total knee arthroplasty has contributed to its widening application to a younger, more active patient population whose daily regimen includes more demanding high flexion activities. Worldwide expansion to Middle Eastern and Asian populations, where the...
by ARC | Mar 8, 2012 | Knee
Clinicians, manufacturers and regulatory agencies share a common goal of having safe and effective total knee arthroplasty (TKA) products available in the global marketplace. Preclinical computational modeling of new, innovative knee designs allows dynamic...
