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PLS

The LimaCorporate PLS cementless straight stem features a rectangular section with sloping profiles. This penetrates into the bony trabecular structure of the femur to ensure optimal primary stability.

PLS is a straight stem features a rectangular section with sloping profiles

The macro-roughened surface allows for osteointegration of the stem

The distally tapered longitudinal fins and the tapered distal end reduce stress shielding

About

LimaCorporate’s PLS stem was launched in 2003. It is a cementless stem for the partial or total hip replacement.

The PLS stem has a macro-roughened surface to allow osteointegration of the stem and permits an optimal secondary stability. The PLS stem is available in two different anatomical configurations: standard and lateralizing. These configurations allow an orthopedic surgeon to reconstruct the different joint anatomies by transferring the rotation centre from a standard position (reference offset 39.5 to 55.3 mm) to a lateralised one (offset +5mm). 

For each configuration (standard and lateralizing) 11 progressively increasing sizes are available. The stem is manufactured in Ti6Al4V titanium alloy.

Sizing and Options

PLS

PLS Ti6Al4V
Sizes 1 to 11
Std offset 132°
Lateralized offset 128.4°

Clinical Papers

Bistolfi A., Ravera L., Giordano A., Cimino A., Collo G., Massazza G.

PLS cementless stem for total hip arthroplasty.

Early results. Minerva Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2013 December;64(6):589-95.
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Bistolfi A, Cimino A, Lee GC, Ferracini R, Maina G, Berchialla P, Massazza G, Massè A.

Does metal porosity affect metal ion release in blood and urine following total hip arthroplasty? A short term study.

Hip Int. 2018 Sep;28(5):522-530.
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Cottino U, Dettoni F, Caputo G, Bonasia DE, Rossi P, Rossi R.

Incidence and pattern of periprosthetic hip fractures around the stem in different stem geometry.

Int Orthop. 2020 Jan;44(1):53-59.
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Pozzuoli A, Berizzi A, Crimì A, Belluzzi E, Frigo AC, Conti G, Nicolli A, Trevisan A, Biz C, Ruggieri P.

Metal Ion Release, Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in Large Diameter Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty at Long-Term Follow-Up.

Diagnostics (Basel). 2020 Nov 12;10(11):941.
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Resources

Product manufactured by Limacorporate S.p.A.
Please note that not all products are compatible with each other. Please refer to IFU for further indications.
Please note that not all products are available and registered in every market. Please contact your Enovis’ Sales Representative for any further information.
Mathys Ltd Bettlach and Limacorporate S.p.A. are affiliates of Enovis Corporation.

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