Femoral nailing is an attractive option for the treatment of hip fractures. This is a minimally invasive technique only...
Smith and Nephew TANDEM Bipolar and Unipolar Hip System
The TANDEM Bipolar and Unipolar Hip System is a comprehensive partial hip replacement system. The TANDEM bipolar and unipolar systems restore joint stability by designs that are intended to simplify implantation and minimize concerns for wear. With both unipolar and bipolar options, the TANDEM system offers double the simplicity of traditional partial hip systems – with just one easy-to-use set of instruments.
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