One of the most difficult surgeries orthopaedic surgeons perform is removing hip implants. Planning for surgery beforehand is challenging and frequently, the level of implant loosening cannot be determined until the implant is fully exposed.
The numerous varied prosthesis designs also need for a variety of removal methods. Smith & Nephew provides a complete array of implant removal tools as a result. A comprehensive and compact set of instruments needed for implant and cement removal, is provided by the Renovation Implant Removal System.
To remove acetabular and femoral implants, break bone cement and remove it, a number of tools are available.
The secret to prosthesis removal is preoperative planning, notwithstanding the difficulty.
