It was reported that patient's left hip was revised from a hemi hip construct to a total hip construct due to progression of arthritis on the bipolar component (no allegations against the implant) and suspected loosening of the stem.Stem loosening was confirmed intra-operatively.An omnifit hfx pressfit stem, 26 c-taper metal head, and 26x43 bipolar component were revised to a stryker total hip including a restoration modular stem construct.Rep provided pre-revision x-rays and reported that additional x-rays, medical records, and further information are not available due to hospital policy.
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