Improving outcomes with a self-tightening hip implant design
Earlier hip implants often loosened over time, causing pain, reduced mobility, and the need for revision surgeries — burdening patients and health services.
The Exeter Hip Stem introduced a self-tightening design that improves stability through everyday movement, significantly reducing implant failure and revision surgery rates.
Impact:
Used by over 2 million patients globally, the Exeter Hip Stem is a trusted innovation in orthopaedics. It offers long-lasting stability, enhanced mobility, and reduced need for follow-up surgeries — with strong evidence and integration into robotic surgical systems.
HRC Support:
- Positioned the innovation as a global gold standard in joint replacement
- Enabled long-term follow-up with patients and clinicians to evaluate outcomes
- Supported integration into NHS surgical practice, including robotic-assisted procedures
- Facilitated clinical evaluation and performance monitoring
