Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * patient requires unilateral primary total hip arthroplasty due to non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (e.g. osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, dysplasia/DDH) * patient must be a candidate for use of the products studied, as determined jointly by the surgeon and patient * male and non-pregnant female patients aged 18-75 * patients who understand the conditions of the clinical evaluation and are willing to participate for the length of the prescribed follow-up Exclusion Criteria: * patient has active infection or sepsis(treated or untreated) enough to compromise implant stability or postoperative recovery * patient is a female of child-bearing age and not taking and not taking contraceptive pills * patient has inadequate bone stock to support the device (e.g. severe osteopenia, family history of severe osteoporosis or osteopenia) * patient has a known or suspected metal sensitivity * patient is immuno-suppressed with disease such as AIDS or is receiving high dose of cortico-steroids. * patient has an emotional or neurological condition that would pre-empt their ability or unwillingness to participate in the clinical evaluation including mental illness, mental retardation or drug abuse * patient is severely overweight with a BMI\>40.