PROCEDURES, INDICATIONS AND THERAPIES

Sports medicine hip preservation

An innovative portfolio of advanced instrumentation, market-leading fixation,*1-5 implant technology and operating room equipment, built to address a wide range of indications and help patients live a Life Unlimited.

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Go beyond the repair

Since the inception of hip preservation surgery, we’ve been committed to leading the way in this ever-changing field through innovation and collaboration with expert surgeons. From operating room support to leading research initiatives, we’re dedicated to helping surgeons:

  • Go beyond what’s expected: Techniques and technology for bony and soft tissue
    pathology
  • Go beyond what’s already known: World-class medical education, including
    expert-led talks, classes and virtual reality experiences
  • Go beyond tradition: Elevating expertise through technological innovation and
    techniques

Discover advanced instrumentation to address the most challenging pathologies and go beyond the repair.

Labral pathologies and Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)

Discover a comprehensive range of options covering the full end-to-end arthroscopic repair for labral tears, FAI-related pain or hip instability, including: 

  • Premium access tools and patient positioning
  • Market-leading suture anchor technology*1-5
  • Precision technology for effective debridement6,7

Surgical techniques

To understand the capabilities of our advanced procedural instrumentation, watch expert-led surgical techniques and short demonstration videos.

Supporting information

Advanced capsular augmentation​

Revolutionizing capsular repair with an advanced implant solution, we help patients regain mobility and empower them to return to their daily activities. Our solutions include:

  • Advanced solutions to support tissue healing24-26
  •  Simplified patient positioning27,28
  •  Versatility and performance for blades and suture passers14-16,29

Surgical techniques

To understand the capabilities of our advanced procedural instrumentation, watch expert-led surgical techniques and short demonstration videos.

Supporting information

Augmenting gluteus medius repairs

Combined with innovative instrumentation, our advanced implant supports the body’s natural healing response to change the course of tear progression (as shown in rotator cuff repair).25,26,31,32 Explore the potential to go beyond the repair with:

  • Repair augmentation, shown to result in a significant increase in mean tendon thickness at 6 months.***33
  • A distinct approach to suture anchor design
  • Suture capture designed for consistency and security in suture passing

Surgical techniques

To understand the capabilities of our advanced procedural instrumentation, watch expert-led surgical techniques and short demonstration videos.

Advanced enabling technology

Set your hip repairs up for success with leading-edge enabling technologies, all contained in one compact solution and built to raise the bar for your OR.

Target elevated efficiency

For the complex challenges of hip preservation, the basics need to perform…but we aim to elevate the basics beyond your current expectations. Our new CAP-LIFT Cannula technology refines standard hip arthroscopy to help increase procedural efficiency**8 and:

  • Eliminate portal loss and the steps usually required to switch to a different portal8
  • Achieve easier, faster and more repeatable instrument exchanges (even cameras)**8
  • Gain improved visualization through capsular elevation, with instrument movement not constrained by instrument size8
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HIP POSITIONING SYSTEM with ActiveHeelTM Technology

Gain maximum flexibility with multiple configuration options while performing your procedure. The HIP POSITIONING SYSTEM’s control system allows easy adjustment, with a quick-disconnect ActiveHeel traction boot to hold the patient’s foot and ankle in place while offering internal and external rotation.27,43



Pink Hip Kit

When compared to standard distraction and other postless solutions, going postless with our latex-free Pink Hip Kit could help deliver lower costs44 and potential pain reduction for patients.45

 

 

DERMAPROXTM Boot Liners

Achieve secure positioning and cushion the patient’s foot in an anatomically correct position while in traction. Featuring dual-layer protection with soft, breathable and moisture-wicking DERMAPROXTM to help minimize the risk of skin redness and tissue breakdown.

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PINK HIP KIT Postless hip positioning.png


HIP POSITIONING SYSTEM with ActiveHeelTM Technology

Gain maximum flexibility with multiple configuration options while performing your procedure. The HIP POSITIONING SYSTEM’s control system allows easy adjustment, with a quick-disconnect ActiveHeel traction boot to hold the patient’s foot and ankle in place while offering internal and external rotation.27,43

PINK HIP KIT Postless hip positioning.png



Pink Hip Kit

When compared to standard distraction and other postless solutions, going postless with our latex-free Pink Hip Kit could help deliver lower costs44 and potential pain reduction for patients.45

 

 

PINK HIP KIT Postless hip positioning.png

DERMAPROXTM Boot Liners

Achieve secure positioning and cushion the patient’s foot in an anatomically correct position while in traction. Featuring dual-layer protection with soft, breathable and moisture-wicking DERMAPROXTM to help minimize the risk of skin redness and tissue breakdown.

PINK HIP KIT Postless hip positioning.png

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Disclaimers

*As compared to competitive devices in fixation/pull-out benchtop testing.
**When compared to intermediate instrument switching steps and devices.
***Significant increase in mean tendon thickness - n=9, p<0.02. 78% complete healing rate – n=9.

Products may not be available in all markets because product availability is subject to the regulatory and/or medical practices in individual markets. Please contact your Smith+Nephew representative or distributor if you have questions about the availability of Smith+Nephew products in your area. For detailed product information, including indications for use, contraindications, precautions and warnings, please consult the pro duct’s applicable Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to use.

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