Many doctors have utilized modular-neck stems on patients in recent years. These innovative devices were used with the belief that they could assist in the correction of health issues relating to hip biomechanics and other anatomical factors. After being installed on numerous patients, however, the manufacturer of this device, Stryker Orthopedics, has voluntarily issued a recall of the d...

Rejuvenate Modular-Neck System Recalled The Rejuvenate Modular-Neck System, one of the most popular modular-neck stems, is a device intended to assist in metal-on-metal hip replacement surgery. However, the device was voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer, Stryker Orthopedics, because of reports of adverse effects caused by wear and corrosion at the modular neck junction. In metal-on...