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The Hidden Cost of Stability: Uncovering the Wear Rates of Dual Mobility Hips

Why having two bearing surfaces might mean twice the initial wear and what it means for your patients.

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Dr. Michael Meneghini
Apr 02, 2026
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Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is widely recognized as one of the most successful medical procedures of the last century. However, the shadow of dislocation still looms large, remaining a leading cause of revision surgery.

Enter the dual mobility bearing: a design that has become increasingly popular in the United States for revision THA and for patients at a high risk for instability.

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