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Polymotion® IDE Hip Resurfacing Study Reaches 100 Surgeries

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30 Jul 2025

We’re proud to share that we have successfully completed the 100th surgery in our ongoing U.S. Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study of the Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing System.

Launched earlier this year, the study is designed to evaluate the safety and performance of our Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing system a metal-on-polyethylene hip resurfacing device aimed at providing a bone-conserving alternative for younger, and more active patients. By moving away from contemporary metal-on-metal bearings, we … Read the rest

Polymotion® IDE Study Reaches 30% Enrollment Milestone

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23 Jun 2025

Momentum Builds as Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing IDE Study Reaches 30% Enrolment and Expands to Nine Active Sites in the US.

We are pleased to announce that the Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing (PHR®) IDE study has now reached 30% of its target enrolment. This reflects the strong momentum behind the study and mission to bring this next-generation hip resurfacing technology to patients in the United States.

 

In line with this momentum, we’ve also

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Polymotion Trial Surgeons and Centers in US

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This list from: ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT06792539, Sponsor JointMedica Inc.  Information provided by JointMedica Inc. (Responsible Party)
Last Update Posted February, 26, 2025

1 – Florida Locations – Tampa, Florida, United States, 33613
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
Contact: Eric Border
813-979-0440  eric.border@orlandohealth.com
Principal Investigator: Stephen Raterman, MD

2 – Illinois Locations – Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612
Rush University Medical Center
Contact: Anne DeBenedetti
312-432-2468   Anne.DeBenedetti@rushortho.com
Principal Investigator: Craig Della Valle, MD

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JointMedica Presents Dr. Gross, Dr. MacKinzie and Mr. McMin Discussing Hip Resurfacing 2023

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This year, JointMedica invited four global hip resurfacing key opinion leaders to discuss their take on hip resurfacing at the ISTA 2023 Hip Resurfacing Breakfast Symposium (Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel) in November 2023.

Based in Worcester UK, Jointmedica Ltd is innovative company producing cutting-edge technology to assist surgeon care and, most importantly, patient satisfaction. Visit http://www.jointmedica.com to know more details.

Dr. Thomas P. Gross discusses – Hip Resurfacing: A Hip Preservation Arthroplasty (vs.

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Polymotion IDE Study Locations

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We are excited to announce the recent launch of our IDE Study for the Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing Device.

The IDE study aims to evaluate the safety and clinical effectiveness of the Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing System. 

​There are currently nine sites in the USA and one international site in Bermuda participating. Click the Contact Site link at each site to contact your preferred location.

 

1  Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Tampa, Florida, United States  33613

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US Clinical Trials for Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (PHR) System Started

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Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (PHR) System Compared to Total Hip Arthroplasty (PHR)  – Read Full Study Information Here:   https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06792539?term=polymotion&rank=1

ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT06792539

Sponsor JointMedica Inc.  Information provided by JointMedica Inc. (Responsible Party)

Last Update Posted 2025-02-26

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (PHR) System compared to total hip arthroplasty, for adults who require … Read the rest

KEMH Takes Part In Hip Replacement Innovation

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February 17, 2025    https://bernews.com/2025/02/kemh-pioneers-hip-replacement-innovation/

King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is participating in an FDA clinical study for the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing implant, making it the first overseas center to contribute to this groundbreaking research.

A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is part of a US Food and Drug Administration [FDA] clinical study to bring a new orthopaedic implant to the United States. The Polymotion Hip Resurfacing [PHRTM] is a new hip replacement device that

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The Biomet Recap Magnum is No Longer Available

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Posted on Dr. Gross’s Website and previously used by Dr. Gross

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 … Read the rest

JointMedica Meeting in Gainesville about Polymotion Hip Resurfacing System

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August 2024 – Our commercial team members Russell Walter and Tim Band, recently travelled to Gainesville to conduct a comprehensive training session for Exactech members. The session was held at Exactech’s state-of-the-art procedural skills lab, which was purposefully designed to provide an optimal environment for such intensive learning experiences.
During this in-depth workshop, participants received thorough, step-by-step instruction on the implantation of the Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing System (PHR®).






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Drs. Gross and Fowble at Midlands Orthopedics will be a Study Center for Polymotion HR Devicce

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Polymotion Hip Resurfacing Device

The much-anticipated Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (HR) Device

has been given FDA approval for an IDE study.

Drs. Gross and Fowble at Midlands Orthopedics will be one of the study centers.

About The Device

This implant features a cemented cobalt chrome head and a Vitamin E crosslinked polyethylene socket with a thin layer of porous titanium coating. This “hybrid” implant is fixed with methyl methacrylate cement on the femoral side and bone ingrowth on the socket

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Liz Rae’s PolyMotion Hip Resurfacing 2024

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I have a PolyMmtion right hip and it is about 6 months old. I am so far very pleased in that I am basically back to normal and very active again – I am able to start running in July which was my main motivation for resurfacing. I know the device is newer but all devices are new at some stage.

I feel relieved I don’t have to worry about the risk of metalosis.

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JEL’s Jointmedica Polymotion Hip Resurfacing with Dr Bill Farrington 2023

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I’ve benefited greatly from reading posts on this site over the last few years (thanks Pat) so thought I’d pass on my experience.

I had the new Jointmedica Polymotion Hip Resurfacing with Dr Bill Farrington in Auckland NZ about 4.5 months ago and it’s been a life changer. I’m at the stage now where I barely know I’ve had surgery. I’m still protecting it but have been for a few light runs (5-10min) and a … Read the rest

Peggi’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Mackenzie 2022

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February 17, 2023

I had bilateral Polymotion hip resurfacing with Dr. Jim MacKenzie in Calgary on Nov 15, 2022. I didn’t realize it at the time, but it was the first Polymotion resurfacing in North America, and Dr. McMinn was in the operating room to observe!!

I am 48 years old, 47 at the time of surgery, and a petite female (5’ 2”, 125 lbs). I was very active up until my 40s when hip … Read the rest

Dr. MacKenzie of Canada Celebrates 20+ Years of Hip Resurfacing Success in Canada

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November 20, 2022

This month, Dr. Jim MacKenzie, an Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Hip Resurfacing and Knee replacements, was joined by old friends from around the world to celebrate two decades of hip resurfacing.

Dr. Jim MacKenzie of Canada
 

For one of Dr. MacKenzie’s latest recent surgery, Professor Derek McMinn (godfather of modern Hip Resurfacing), Mr. Roger Ashton (Technical Director at JointMedica), and Dr. Sharat Kusuma (Surgeon, Chief Strategy & Medical Officer of Exactech) observed Dr. MacKenzie perform a bilateral … Read the rest

British Hip Society Podcast-Birmingham Hip Resurfacing-the whole story August 12, 2022

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British Hip Society Podcast

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: the whole story August 12, 2022

This Podcast features Vikas Khanduja, Mr. Callum McBryde, Professor Derek McMinn MD FRCS , Mr. Ronan Treacy,  and Roger Ashton – Technical Director of JointMedica

Original Podcast available here: https://britishhipsociety.com/podcasts/

British Hip Society Podcast 

The Podcast had a free download feature, so I made it into a video to help people see photos of the participants and the subject better.

Patricia Walter

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Exactech Announces FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for JointMedica’s Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing System

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PRESS RELEASE May 17, 2022

JointMedica’s Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing System

GAINESVILLE, FLA. (May 17, 2022) – Exactech, a developer and producer of innovative implants, instrumentation, and smart technologies for joint replacement surgery, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a Breakthrough Device Designation for JointMedica’s Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing System.

Exactech, a minority shareholder of JointMedica Limited, is collaborating with the United Kingdom-based orthopaedic device designer and manufacturer to deliver the next generation of hip resurfacing to … Read the rest

Exactech Announces Shareholding Acquisition of JointMedica, Signaling Return of Hip Resurfacing

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January 24, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

GAINESVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Exactech, Inc., a developer and producer of innovative implants, instrumentation, and smart technologies for joint replacement surgery, announced the acquisition of a minority interest in JointMedica Limited, a U.K.-based orthopaedic device designer and manufacturer. The companies will collaborate to deliver the next generation of hip resurfacing to the global market with JointMedica’s primary product, the Polymotion® hip implant.

“Both Exactech and JointMedica fundamentally understand

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