| When a patient undergoes hip surgery for the first time, the procedure is known as primary hip replacement. The goals are to implant a prosthesis that restores the patient’s natural hip functions for the longest possible time, with the fewest complications. Below you’ll find information on the primary hip implants developed by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. There are many other hip implants available, your orthopaedic surgeon will ultimately determine which implant suits your situation best. |