Biomet has ReCap Femoral Resurfacing Head, which is a metal (cobalt chromium) cap that resurfaces the head of the femur. This conservative procedure makes the technique less invasive than traditional hip replacement surgery. The ReCap Head may require a smaller incision and less bone removal, which can allow you to recover more quickly and with less pain. The implant can also help prolong or avoid the need for future total hip replacement. However, if you should need total hip replacement in the future, the ReCap Head allows your surgeon the ability to perform the procedure with a less-invasive approach.

Key features

• Time-buying “bridge” between hemi and total hip arthroplasty—for the patient suffering from early- to mid-stage avascular necrosis (AVN).

• Bone-sparing alternative to total hip arthroplasty—engineered to duplicate normal biomechanics and stress transfer.

• 1mm head sizing—for precise acetabular/femoral head matching.

• Interlok® bead blast surface—a clinically proven surface for cementing, providing enhanced fi xation.

• As cast, high carbon, cobalt chrome resurfacing heads—optimally polished to meet Biomet’s clinically proven M2a™ metal-on-metal tolerances for optimum tribology and minimal cartilage wear.

• Titanium porous plasma spray (PPS™) coating option—provides unmatched rotational stability and a proven in-growth surface for press-fit application.

• No polyethylene—eliminating the potential effects associated with polyethylene wear debris.

• Fluted, cylindrical stem design—fl utes provide rotational stability. Non-tapered stem encourages uniform stress transfer across the femoral head, not through the femoral stem.

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