CONSERVE® Total Hip with BFH® Technology
by
Wright Medical Technology, Inc
The CONSERVE® Total Hip with BFH® Technology, from Wright, allows
superior range of motion for active patients.
One of the most common and problematic complications
for hip replacement patients is hip dislocation. With an
active patient, this was a very real concern about a lot
of stress on the joint. The CONSERVE® BFH® Hip was
specifically designed to reduce dislocation because its
larger size more closely mimics the body’s natural
anatomy than traditional hip implants, which are smaller
in size.
In traditional hip replacement surgery, the diseased
hip’s femoral head is removed and replaced with an
implant that is smaller in size than the normal anatomy.
This smaller sized implant, traditionally made of metal
and plastic, can lead to problems associated with hip
dislocation.
In contrast, Wright has designed an implant with a
larger femoral head that significantly reduces the
chance of post-operative dislocation, while dramatically
increasing range of motion. BFH® Technology allows
patients to potentially achieve a 172° range of motion,
after surgery, versus the 130°-135° range* that
traditional implants offer. That extra range of motion
can make a big difference to those trying to return to a
normal, active life.
Another concern for the young, active patient is the
length of time his/her implant may last before it wears
out. Mechanical test data shows that hip implants, such
as the CONSERVE® BFH® Hip, that are comprised solely
from metal components wear better and last longer than
traditional hip implants that are made of metal and
plastic. The plastic piece of a traditional hip implant
wears away over time due to friction more quickly than
metal implants. When that happens, the odds of possibly
experiencing implant failure rises for patients.
Traditional hip implants that allow less range of motion
than Wright's CONSERVE® BFH® Hip also expose the patient
to a higher risk of implant impingement (meaning the
neck of the implant and the shell of the implant meet).
When this occurs, dislocation is likely. Wright's
CONSERVE® BFH® Hip is designed to reduce the risk of
this problem, due to its larger size and greater range
of motion.
Another benefit to patients is that Wright’s CONSERVE®
BFH® Hip can be implanted utilizing a minimally-invasive
technique. Using specially-designed instrumentation,
surgeons are able to use a 2.5 - 3.5 inch incision,
compared to the eight- to ten-inch incision necessary
for the conventional technique. This significantly
smaller incision can reduce blood loss during surgery
and help patients achieve a more speedy recovery.
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