Dual-mobility hip replacement implant can lower dislocation risk by 70%

MedicalXpress | juil. 02, 2026

A new type of hip replacement implant reduces the risk of joint dislocation after surgery by 70%, according to a new study involving 1,600 patients across 44 hospitals in Sweden and the UK, published in The Lancet. The new implant consists of a small ball encased in a much larger plastic ball, which provides better stability.