The device uses a wedge stem philosophy and is fabricated with a proprietary porous coating for bone ingrowth. DJO Global designed the device with a younger population of hip replacement patients than in the past. Implants now need to last longer than before.
Richard Reitman, MD, co-designed and implanted the first TaperFill at Texas Presbyterian Hospital in Plano.
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