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Official Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine Technology Partner of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

From Repair to Replacement – the Ultimate in Joint Care

Working together to get you off the bench and back in the game!

Handheld robotics-assisted joint replacement

Our CORI Surgical System offers a personalized surgical solution designed to help you get the most out of your new implant.

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Our most advanced knee, hip and shoulder implants

Inspired by how your body was meant to move, with options that allow your surgeon to tailor your treatment to your unique needs. Designed to work with our CORI Surgical System

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A new approach to cartilage repair

Cartilage damage in your knee can hold you back physically and take a toll on you mentally. CARTIHEAL AGILI-C is designed to help you move forward with confidence

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Rotator cuff repair that works with your body

The REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant is designed to help you spend less time in a sling by supporting your body’s natural healing process. As it heals, it gets absorbed into your body, leaving behind what matters most – your natural tissue and your movement.1,2,3,4,5

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The same qualities that go into every Hall of Fame player go into the products Smith+Nephew makes every day. That’s why we’re proud to partner with the Pro Football Hall of Fame to support its players, their families and fans.

How bad is your joint pain?

Answer these common, multiple choice questions to help your doctor better understand your joint pain.

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Hip Pain?

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Knee Assessment

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2. How would you describe your knee pain?

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Hip Assessment

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1. Which hip is causing you problems?
2. How would you describe your hip pain?

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Official Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine Technology Partner of the
Pro Football Hall of Fame

Yes – you can

It’s time to stop letting pain keep you on the sidelines and get back to living your life. You can – with the ultimate in joint repair and replacement technologies from Smith+Nephew.

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VISIONAIRE
Anatomy And Function Of The Hip

The hip, a ball-and-socket joint, is the largest weight-bearing joint in thernbody. When the joint is healthy, the head of the femur (thighbone) formsrna round ball that fits into the acetabulum, a cavity at the base of the pelvis that forms the socket.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hip

The primary symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are similar to osteoarthritis and include pain, swelling and the loss of motion.

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Osteoarthritis of the Hip

Osteoarthritis of the hip is a condition commonly referred to as "wear and tear" arthritis. Although the degenerative process may accelerate in persons with a previous hip injury, many cases of osteoarthritis occur when the hip simply wears out.

The information listed on this site is for informational and educational purposes and is not meant as medical advice. Every patient’s case is unique and each patient should follow his or her doctor’s specific instructions. Please discuss nutrition, medication and treatment options with your doctor to make sure you are getting the proper care for your particular situation.

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References:

  1. Camacho Chacón JA, Roda Rojo V, Martin Martinez A, et al. An isolated bioinductive repair vs sutured repair for full-thickness rotator cuff tears: 2-year results of a double blinded, randomized controlled trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2024;33(9):1894-1904.
  2. Bokor DJ, Sonnabend D, Deady L, et al. Evidence of healing of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears following arthroscopic augmentation with a collagen implant: a 2-year MRI follow-up. Muscles, Ligaments Tendons J 2016;6(1):16-25.
  3. Schlegel TF, Abrams JS, Bushnell BD, Brock JL, Ho CP. Radiologic and clinical evaluation of a bioabsorbable collagen implant to treat partial-thickness tears: a prospective multicenter study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2018 27(2):242-251.
  4. Van Kampen C, Arnoczky S, Parks P, et al. Tissue-engineered augmentation of a rotator cuff tendon using a reconstituted collagen scaffold: a histological evaluation in sheep. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J. 2013;3(3):229-235.
  5. Arnoczky SP, Bishai SK, Schofield B, et al. Histologic Evaluation of Biopsy Specimens Obtained After Rotator Cuff Repair Augmented With a Highly Porous Collagen Implant. Arthroscopy. 2017;33(2):278-283.