165,000 operations Total hip prosthesis surgery is performed every year in France and is one of the surgery The most common. it relates more specifically to elderlyespecially between the ages of 70 and 80, affected byosteoarthritis or a Femoral neck fracture. Thanks to surgery, we can regain our lives Liquidity and walked normally without pain.
Unfortunately, this operation sometimes requires caution. Articles published by the association UFC-Que Choisir Hence the alarm in 2019 over the content of certain ingredients hip prosthesis There are also fixing methods. UK research cited in the Consumers Association article shows that “For people over 65, metallic polyethylene prosthesis (metal ball and polyethylene cup)” is more appropriate.
Here’s another composition question driving todayAnsim Suspension of prosthetics developed by Ceraver: Prosthetics Actisurf-Cerafit and prosthetics Ceramic fit.
These prosthetics are in “As of May 2017, there are 7 surgical departments, including the Department of Orthopedics at the Ambroise Paré AP-HP Hospital in Boulogne-Billancourt.“Hundreds of patients have benefited from this trial and are currently wearing this type of prosthesis.
Hip prosthesis: Medical police decide to suspend use
“We have been informed of several cases adverse events Occurred during a clinical trial called “ACTISURF-OI-16” designed to evaluate the integration of new therapies total hip prosthesis Actifsurf-Cerafit, led by promoter Ceraver, explained the situation of the medicines agency in its decision. These side effects can increase the risk of implant loosening in patients with implants.” In this case, Ansm decided pause pose These prosthetics do not impose Tighter monitoring Patients who have had and benefited from surgery technical.
If you have an Actisurf-Cerafit hip implant
ansm request surgeon Checked in good condition Prosthetic restoration (consultation, radiology) within the next three months and ensure Control access 16 years from the date of implantation. “If you experience pain and/or noise in your hip, contact your surgeon immediately so he can check the condition of your prosthesis,” Specify Ansm press release.
If you have a Cerafit hip implant
Your surgeon must provide you with follow-up visits (including radiologic studies) as soon as possible.nine months and arrange follow-up visits”2, 5, 10, 15 years later insertion surgery prosthetic”. As with Actisurf-Cerafit models, pain and/or noise coming from the buttocks should cause alarm and prompt action reserve with your surgeon.
