Study of Medacta SMS hip stem for hip replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests a specific hip implant (the Medacta SMS stem) for people needing a total hip replacement. It aims to see how well the implant works for patients with hip pain or disability from arthritis, injury, or other hip conditions.
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Who can take part
- You have a painful or disabling hip condition (like osteoarthritis, hip arthritis, or hip joint damage) that needs a total hip replacement
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- Your surgeon plans to use the Medacta SMS femoral stem (a specific hip implant part)
- You agree to follow the study rules and sign a consent form
- You do not have a serious infection, active rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, or other conditions that could affect bone healing
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or a vulnerable adult (e.g., under guardianship)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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