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Which total hip manufacture break the mold and create R and L stems to minimize dislocations?

10 Mar 2025 · 0 min

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Two speakers argue that hip manufacturers waste money making separate right and left stems when one design would work fine. They suggest the real reason is herd mentality, though a 20-degree difference in range of motion might actually justify the split.

I mean, let's face it, they've all got right and left-sided knee replacement components. So what's the big deal about having them in the, in the stem of the hip? You don't even need it in the cup. So it's flawed logic to say, oh, we've gotta save money or we've got inventory or we can't change. Cuz as soon as one of it does it, one of them does it, the others will all get scared and run right behind 'em and chase 'em and do it as well.
Yeah. Like they're sheep. Like you said, they'll follow.
20 degrees range of movement will make a difference.
Yeah. Yeah, thanks a lot. This has been terrific.