Total hip replacement (THR) is a highly effective procedure in relieving pain and restoring function. Many different implants can be used in artificial hip joints. Hydroxyapatiteceramic (HAC) coating has become a well established The JRI Furlong® HAC femoral stem is one such implant with good long term survivorship. The femoral implant has been used since 1985 and published findings have shown a 97.4% survivorship at a mean of 17 years follow up in patients. The Furlong Evolution® design is based on the tried and tested Furlong HAC but with some modifications. This is a 10 year multicentre clinical surveillance study, which aims to assess the clinical, functional and radiological performance of the Furlong Evolution® Hip stem in human patients.
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The performance of the Furlong Evolution Hip Stem will be assessed clinically and radiographically of all participants. Number of participants who have reported complications, adverse events & serious adverse events will act as a measure of safety.
Timeframe: 10 years