The ACCIS® hip system is a Ceramic Surface Engineered hard-on-hard (TiNbN-on-TiNbN) bearing, large head, resurfacing and total hip system with modular formats. The bearing surface differs from other metal-on-metal (CoCrMo-on-CoCrMo) bearings because it is Ceramic Surface Engineered with...

The Aquamantys system is a bipolar sealer which delivers radiofrequency energy and saline simultaneously to a surgical field in order to provide haemostasis or sealing across an exposed tissue or bone surface. The process heats tissues to around 100 degrees centigrade, much less than for...

The Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) hip resurfacing from DePuy was introduced in July 2003, at around the same time as a number of other hip resurfacing devices. It was marketed as having the advantages of a reduced diametrical clearance (said to reduce wear) and a sub-hemispherical cup...

The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing likely needs no introduction, as the device which kicked off the hip resurfacing revival of the last ten years. The device has been successfully marketed as a solution for younger patients requiring hip replacement, preserving bone on the femoral side. The...

CarboJet CO2 compressed gas lavage is an alternative to fluid based lavage systems. The manufacturers demonstrate better cleaning of trabecular bone than after saline lavage, and report lower numbers of intraoperative embolic events.