Revelation Lateral Flare - Frequently Asked Questions
How common is hip replacement surgery?
About 380,000 hip replacement surgeries occur in the U.S. every year according to the National Institute for Health.
Please explain more about the Ilio-tibial Band Model?
During clinical studies, researchers observed compressive forces on the lateral and medial sides of the femur while in the stance phase of gait. With the old traditional model, the femur was thought to have compressive forces only on the medial (inside of the) femur. However, with the newer ilio-tibial band model, the lateral (outside of the) femur becomes a base of support for implant components. This model thus lends to a highly stable base of support.
What are some of the benefits of this hip implant?
Several things make the Revelation® femoral implant special. First, this system is based on the more comprehensive ilio-tibial band model. Secondly, studies have shown the implant to preserve 95% of bone stock after surgery. Its design also encourages the bone to regenerate.1
What is involved in the surgical procedure?
The surgical procedure is conducted under general or regional anesthesia and generally takes 1 to 2 hours to complete.
Is this implant suitable for younger patients?
The Revelation’s design promotes primary stability, which adds to the longevity of the implant. Bone scan data shows outstanding femoral bone preservation and regeneration, which makes it especially suitable for today’s younger hip replacement patients and older active adults.1
1.“Preservation of Femoral Bone Mass after Total Hip Replacements with a Lateral Flare Stem. Analysis with Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry” Alex Leali MD, Joseph Fetto, MD. International Orthopaedics. (28) 3: 151-154 (2004).
Fig. 1. Only the patented contour of the Revelation stem matches the anatomic shape of the femur.
Fig. 1. Revelation Lateral Flare, a revolutionary hip prosthesis.