Zimmer MIS 2-Incision Total Hip Replacement Proced...

http://www.or-live.com/zimmer/1606 Tucson, AZ – On Tuesday, December 5, at 4:30 pm (MT), Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, will broadcast a live Zimmer MIS 2-Incision Total Hip Replacement procedure featuring the VerSys® Epoch® FullCoat Hip Prosthesis and the Trabecular Metal™ Modular Acetabular System with Longevity® Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene. The VerSys Epoch Hip Prosthesis' distinct composite stem design has a low modulus of elasticity to address concerns about proximal bone resorption resulting from stress shielding, as well as concerns about thigh pain that can result from a bending stiffness mismatch between the prosthesis and natural bone, particularly with larger stems. It was created to offer an extensively porous-coated implant in larger stem sizes without a significant increase in stem stiffness when compared to smaller sizes or proximally coated implants. The Trabecular Metal Modular Acetabular System incorporates the clinically successful benefits and ingrowth potential of Trabecular Metal material into a proven, modular implant design resulting in a versatile system that not only meets surgeon demands for initial and long-term stability, but also provides a wide variety of shell and liner options to address specific patient needs. Longevity Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene liners were designed to resist wear and to possess design-appropriate mechanical properties. This Zimmer Minimally Invasive Solutions™ (MIS) 2-Incision Hip Procedure is one of the least invasive hip replacement procedures available today. This surgical approach and the innovative instrumentation allow surgeons to confidently place the same, proven hip implants as a standard surgery through two small incisions. The potential benefits for patients of Zimmer MIS 2-Incision Hip Replacement include: Less tissue trauma Faster and less painful rehabilitation Smaller incisions and scars Shorter hospital stay; 1 to 2 days, rather than 3 to 5 days for traditional surgery...