Metabloc™ Stem

Philosophy
The Metabloc straight stem system was developed on our experience of well known and successful hip replacement designs. Two proven anchorage philosophies - uncemented and cemented - are combined in one stem system and can be implanted with the same instrument set.

Following main benefits are offered by this comprehensive, lean stem system:

• Intra-operative flexibility
• Large range of indications
• Simple pre- and intra-operative planning
• One surgical technique for the uncemented and cemented stem version
• Time saving
• Very efficient with regard to cost and logistics in the hospital 

Indications
The range of indications for the Metabloc stem is considerably broader than for stem systems currently available. The reasons for this are principally the option of a cemented or uncemented version, the proximal stem configuration and the wide range of sizes. The decision on whether to use a cemented or uncemented prosthesis depends above all on the age, sex, cancellous bone quality and cortex index. The prosthesis is suitable for young and old patients. It can also be used for less severely dysplastic hips or in cases of revision where there is still sufficient proximal bone stock.