Jimmy's New Hip

CONSERVE® Total Hip with BFH® Technology
When Jimmy met with his surgeon, Dr. Brad Penenberg, Dr. Penenberg considered many factors such as Jimmy’s age and activity level when choosing the right implant for him. The CONSERVE® Total Hip with BFH® Technology, from Wright, allows superior range of motion - a real benefit for active patients.

One of the most common and problematic complications for hip replacement patients is hip dislocation. With an active patient, such as Jimmy, this was a very real concern as Jimmy was bound to put a lot of stress on the joint and test its limits. 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.

We invite you to learn more about Jimmy’s minimally-invasive surgical procedure.

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*130°-135° is the typical range of motion for traditional hip replacement implants with head sizes of 28-32mm. Wright’s CONSERVE® Total Hip with BFH® Technology head sizes range from 36-56mm.