The SUMMIT™ Tapered Hip System has over 15 years of clinical history and remains a reliable treatment option for patients today. The system is designed for initial stability and biologic fixation to the bone.
About This Product
The SUMMIT™ Tapered Hip System is a biocompatible titanium alloy stem with a porous coating and radial ZTT macro texture designed for initial stability and biologic fixation to bone.
Key Design Features Include:
POROCOAT™ Porous Coating
DUOFIX™ HA Coating
Direct Lateralization
Features & Benefits
Radial ZTT Steps
Designed to eliminate hoop stress by directing radial force into compression and provides lower risk of intra-operative fracture.
POROCOAT™ Porous Coating
Allows biological fixation to bone. The POROCOAT™ Porous Coating is composed of commercially pure titanium sintered metal beads.
Direct Lateralization
Enables femoral offset restoration without affecting leg length. The SUMMIT™ Tapered Hip System has the ability to lateralize by 6 mm–8 mm to manage soft tissue laxity depending on stem size.