The Biomet Recap Magnum is no longer available.
11/22/2024
Alternatives for hip resurfacing
The era of the Biomet Recap/Magnum has come to an end. Zimmer has stopped manufacturing this implant. After nearly 20 years of using this implant for hip resurfacing and posting the best long-term durability outcomes for any type of hip surgery, I will have to change. To continue performing hip resurfacing for all patients is becoming more challenging because of Zimmer's unfortunate decision.
I will offer the BHR (Birmingham hip resurfacing) to men with good bone. Shorter men have a higher chance of needing a smaller implant (not available) and will sometimes get a backup total hip replacement (THR). Women and shorter men can choose to enroll in the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing study and receive this implant.
Certain patients with poor bone quality will no longer be candidates for hip resurfacing because both of the currently available implants feature cemented femoral components which have an excellent track record with good bone, but a higher failure rate in patients with osteoporosis or bone defects.
Other implants are in the development pipeline, but only limited options are currently available.