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Key Highlights
Who is Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Suitable For?
Procedure Details
All patients under my care will receive a personalized treatment plan, including state-of-the-art imaging and analysis using the Corin OPS planning system
These include assessment for the possibility of implant collison, implant edge loading which may cause implant squeaking, subspinous impingement and ischiofemoral impingement. All of these have a potential to lead to dissatisfaction with the surgical outcome despite a normally functioning implant and need to be avoided by careful pre-operative assessment and planning.
Why Choose Ceramic Over Metal-on-Metal?
Hip resurfacing has been a trusted surgical solution for larger highly active male patients for over two decades. However, MoM implants faced significant limitations, particularly in women, due to:
Key Improvements with Ceramic Resurfacing
Two leading ceramic resurfacing implants: H1 vs. Resurf
Registration and Compliance
As new and innovative products, both devices have been tested in formal human trials. The results of these trials have been submitted to the regulators for approval for use in the wider population. As part of the responsible introduction of new medical devices, there is a requirement for additional monitoring to provide ongoing robust reassurance that the implants are performing in general use as they have during the trial periods.
The hip resurfacing procedure using the H1 or ReCerf Implants will therefore be registered under the UK’s “Beyond Compliance” system, ensuring enhanced long-term performance monitoring. Patients must be aware that these are early release devices which will require regular review and may not perform any better than a standard total hip replacement for every patient. As with any newly released medical device, there is a risk of implant failure in a manner not yet understood from the initial clinical studies which have been undertaken.
The Beyond Compliance Initiative
Beyond Compliance ensures the safe introduction of innovative implants.
Initial Assessment
Comprehensive product details are submitted to the Advisory Group.
Risk Evaluation
Expert guidance provided on market entry.
Data Monitoring
Real-time performance tracking ensures the highest safety standards.
Recommendations
Insights are shared with manufacturers and surgeons to refine processes.
Benefits
Enhanced patient safety; Improved implant performance monitoring; Support for innovation while minimising risks.
