Total hip replacement involves inserting a femoral head into the shaft of your femur and having it meet with an inserted socket. Wright Medical offers a variety of modular application products related to total hip replacement; so many that there are more than 78,000 configurations to customize fits for each patient! Wright Medical is the only company that offers a modular neck and a reduced neck size to maximize patient comfort and flexibility. Using three superior materials with the LINEAGE® Acetabular Cup System, several couplings are available: Cobalt Chrome on Cobalt Chrome, Cobalt Chrome on Polyethylene, Alumina Ceramic on Polyethylene and Alumina Ceramic on Alumina Ceramic. Cobalt Chrome is one of the strongest materials found in the orthopaedic industry. It's strength, coupled with its high resistance to wear over time, makes it an ideal choice for many patients.
Polyethylene, unlike its chrome or ceramic counterparts, has a built-in lip that allows for greater stability in the joint. This socket choice can be used with the LINEAGE® chrome or LINEAGE® ceramic femoral head to maximize individual fittings. Alumina Ceramic has the lowest wear rate of any orthopaedic products designed for hip replacement. With a smooth finish, the large femoral head allows patients a greater range of motion with the least amount of wear. Paired with a ceramic socket, the approximate annual wear of a LINEAGE® ceramic/ceramic coupling is found to be a minimal .002mm, reducing the need for frequent subsequent surgeries. This successful match makes Wright Medical the world's leader in ceramic/ceramic bearings. Discover Wright's ceramic-on-ceramic hip. To learn more about the LINEAGE® Acetabular Cup System, or to see if it is the right option for your hip replacement surgery, click here to locate a physician in your area. 
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