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Since 1988 Metasul® has been
successfully used for total hip replacement.
Today’s metal on metal technology is the result
of over one and a half decades of intense
development, research and clinical evaluation.
This has formed the foundation for the latest
evolutionary development of the DuromTM Hip
Resurfacing device. |
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Advanced engineering and
materials technology and Swiss
precision manufacturing has resulted in
the design of the Durom hip resurfacing device.
The Durom hip is designed to
provide high levels of joint stability
while requiring the surgeon to remove as little bone as
possible from the femur head. The articulating components
are made of Metasul® alloy
ProtasulTM-21 WF, the first
wrought-forged CoCr resurfacing
prostheses.
The femoral component is designed to allow
bone conservation, precise positioning and an optimum
cementing technique. The slim-line stem of the femoral
component allows precise positioning and the recesses offer
an optimal cementing technique.
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The acetabular cup is a
flattened hemisphere which offers a greater
range and freedom of movement.
A coating of pure titanium,
called PorolockTM Ti VPS, is applied to the
outer surface. |
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The high carbon CoCr alloy is produced by a
forging rather than casting process and reduces the bearing surface roughness.
The resulting lower surface roughness subsequently leads to
a lower wear rate when compared with cast CoCr alloys.
The Durom is available in combination with
an large range of cemented and uncemented femoral implants.
Durom is manufactured by Europe’s largest manufacturer of
joint prostheses – Zimmer Gmbh.
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