AAOS Roundup: J&J’s DePuy-Synthes launches Actis total hip
Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes has launched its Actis Total Hip System at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons annual meeting in New Orleans. The system is the first from DePuy Synthes that uses tissue-sparing approaches like the minimally-invasive anterior approach.Actis Hip System helps increase stability of the joint following surgery and is designed to be used for the anterior approach. The hip system also features a stem design that comes in varying sizes to allow for proper fit in the femur.