First operation with one of the latest advances in artificial joints has been successfully made in the country. Surgery was performed in Tokuda Hospital - Sofia,
where the team of Dr. Vasil Yablanski put innovative hip implant. The patient is 53 years old and is recovering normally.
The man can carry a much larger number of movements, even light exercise sports. This is due to the revolutionary changes implemented in the drafting of the joint. What significantly differentiates it from the rest is that it is pre-mounted by monoblock from titanium capsule and ceramic insert (inlay).
In the new type of prosthetic inlays is connected with the capsule in the monoblock in setting which are not necessary screws and holes are made. This makes the transaction more friendly.
The innovative system is called Delta Motion of DePuy Synthes, part of a global company, "Johnson and Johnson". "We are pleased that one of the latest advances in artificial joints is already used by orthopedic surgeons in the country. This particular implant is ideal for active people young, middle and even old age. To him the need for revision is considerably reduced as the head and the inside of the capsule is made of high-end ceramics and the friction between them is as little as possible, which in turn slows down considerably wear ", said Mina Bazoteva-Stoykova, administrative head of department "Orthopaedics" in FARKOL Corp., which distributes the products of DePuy Synthes for Bulgaria.
