Hip Pain

Hip Resurfacing

The Cormet Hip Resurfacing system was introduced to Europe by Corin in 1997. Now, Stryker is bringing this advanced resurfacing technology to the US.

In this innovative process, the end of the thigh bone (femur) is capped with a metal covering – a strong cobalt chromium metal – much like the capping of a tooth. This fits neatly into a metal cup that sits in the hip socket. Hip resurfacing is not for everyone. But the Cormet System offered by Stryker is designed for healthy, younger patients who want to get back to their normal lifestyle.

Are you a Hip Resurfacing Candidate?

Most appropriate for:

Not recommended for these conditions:

	Young, active patients
	Good bone quality
	Osteoarthritis
	Rheumatoid arthritis

	Active or suspected infection in or about the hip joint
	Poor bone quality which your surgeon feels could not support the implant
	Multiple cysts
	Any known allergy to metal (e.g., jewelry)
	Extreme overweight (overload on device that would lead to failure)
	Skeletal immaturity
	Women in child-bearing years
	Weak immune system due to disease or certain medications (e.g., corticosteroids)
	Kidney failure

Candidate?

If you are considering hip resurfacing there are other factors that have to be taken into account. Learn more about Hip Resurfacing.

Not a Candidate?

Talk to your doctor about what Stryker option is right for you. Learn more about Stryker’s advance bearing technologies for hip replacements.

To find Orthopedic Surgeons for Hip Resurfacing or Hip Replacement, please use our Orthopedic Surgeon locator.

For Hip Resurfacing indications, contraindications and risk information, see the Cormet Patient Labeling

This material intended for US Distribution only.

Manufactured by Corin. Distributed exclusively by Stryker Orthopaedics in the USA.
Cormet is a registered trademark of Corin PLC.