What is the best hip replacement to have?

What is the best hip replacement to have?

The Taperloc femoral hip replacement is one of the best hip replacements used in the world – for any age and activity level. As the most successful titanium hip, the Taperloc femoral component has proven to stay firmly attached even after 28 years, allowing countless people to live life on their terms.

What is the newest type of hip replacement?

The SUPERPATH™ hip replacement is a new technique using superior capsulotomy that allows for implantation of the total hip components under direct vision through a single incision.

What are the 2 types of hip replacement surgery?

There are two major surgical approach methods for performing a total hip replacement: the posterior approach (more common) the anterior approach (sometimes called the “mini-anterior approach” or “muscle-sparing hip replacement”)

What is the average lifespan of a hip replacement?

Assuming that estimates from national registries are less likely to be biased, patients and surgeons can expect a hip replacement to last 25 years in around 58% of patients.