Furlong Evolution® Hip Trial

Launched by IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON · Nov 1, 2012

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ClinConnect Summary

Purpose and Design:

The Furlong Evolution® design is based on the tried and tested Furlong H.A.C implant but with some modifications. It still retains its full H.A.C coating and is much shorter in length. This potentially makes it easier to introduce into the femoral canal, which may result in less soft tissue damage and lower rate of femoral fracture. This would be very beneficial, should revision (implant replacement) be required at a later date. This potential characteristic has been highlighted as an important component of determining the clinical effectiveness of a total hip replaceme...

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. All patients consenting to total hip replacement
• • 2. All patients deemed suitable for total hip replacement
• • 3. All patients passing pre-assessment deeming them medically fit enough for total hip replacement.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients deemed unsuitable for Total Hip Replacement
• • 2. Patients who refuse to have surgery opting for other modes of treatment
• • 3. Patients who are unable to consent due to a lack of capacity
• • 4. Patients unable to understand English
• • 5. Any patient under the age of 18 years.
• • 6. Patients who are pregnant or breast feeding