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ABLE Anterior Hip Replacement
If you’ve been told you are a candidate for hip replacement surgery, you may benefit from a minimally invasive surgical technique called ABLE Anterior hip replacement surgery. Put simply, this technique changes the direction in which a surgeon can access your hip joint.
VERILAST Hip
If it is determined that an implant made with VERILAST◊ technology is right for you, the femoral head or ball of your implant will be made from OXINIUM Oxidized Zirconium – a patented ceramicised metal alloy that Smith & Nephew spent more than a decade developing.
What is XLPE?
As remarkable as OXINIUM◊ Oxidized Zirconium is, it is the combination of the OXINIUM material on XLPE that makes VERILAST◊ Technology.
JOURNEY II Active Knee System
In theory, yes, all total knee implants are intended for the same purpose: the elimination of painful bone-on-bone contact, and the restoration of motion and function to the joint. In reality, however, the way each implant is designed, built, and implanted not only makes them different but can have an impact on how well they perform for each patient.
VERILAST Knee Technology
If it is determined that an implant made with VERILAST◊ technology is right for you, the femoral head or ball of your implant will be made from OXINIUM Oxidized Zirconium – a patented ceramicised metal alloy that Smith & Nephew spent more than a decade developing.
What is XLPE?
As remarkable as OXINIUM◊ Oxidized Zirconium is, it is the combination of the OXINIUM material on XLPE that makes VERILAST◊ Technology. XLPE is created by altering chemical bonds in the polyethylene we use to create our plastic inserts.
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Personal Care
We have earned our reputation by providing personal attention and compassionate care.
Teamwork
We work together to evaluate your diagnosis and treatment plan.
Surgical Outcomes
We have the best surgical outcomes and the lowest complication rates in the area.
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