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.
Tampa, Florida, United States 33613
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
Recruiting
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
Not yet recruiting
Rush University Medical Center
Contact: Anne DeBenedetti
312-432-2468 Anne.DeBenedetti@rushortho.com
Principal Investigator: Craig Della Valle, … Read the rest
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
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
A Hip Resurfacing Symposium was help held back on October 2024 in Chicago. An hour long video of the session if available featuring Dr. Craig Della Valle, Dr. Tom Gross and Dr. Scott Marwin, with Dr. Sharat Kusuma moderating the discussion.
Posted on Dr. Gross’s Website and previously used by Dr. Gross
11/22/2024
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
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
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.
I … Read the rest
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
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
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.
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
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
PRESS RELEASE May 17, 2022
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
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
Hip Resurfacing remains an excellent procedure. Prof McMinn and Mr Ronan Treacy’s previous design the BIRMINGHAM HIP™ Resurfacing (BHR™) (1) proudly demonstrates an ODEP 13A* rating in the UK. (2)
Restrictions in size range and gender application in many countries relating to Metal on Metal Hip Resurfacing, limit the use of these implants to males, and component sizes from 48 to 62mm only.
JointMedica and others, are exploring alternative materials to Metal on Metal
Read Full Report Here: https://surfacehippy.info/pdf/Preliminary-report-of-clinical-experience-with-metal-on-highly-rossslinked-poly-hip-resurfacing
R. B. C. Treacy, J. P. Holland, J. Daniel, H. Ziaee, D. J. W. McMinn – The McMinn Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom – Correspondence should be sent to R. B. C. Treacy; email: trea40@aol.com
Objectives
Modern metal-on-metal (MoM) hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA), while achieving good results with well-orientated, well-designed components in ideal patients, is contraindicated in women, men with head size under 50 mm, or metal hypersensitivity. These patients currently … Read the rest
