What Is the Future of Mobile-bearing Acetabular Components?

What Is the Future of Mobile-bearing Acetabular Components?

Mobile-bearing acetabular components are a relatively new design option for total hip arthroplasty. The goal of these components, say the manufacturers, is to allow a better fit with the patient’s anatomy, provide greater mobility, and create a stable hip that’s less prone to dislocation.

Are these components as good as the manufacturer’s claim? Are they a fad, or are they here to stay?

Source: International Congress for Joint Reconstruction

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