AltrX™ was built on the proven clinical heritage of Marathon® cross-linked polyethylene. Introduced in 1998, Marathon was the first FDA-cleared cross-linked polyethylene in orthopaedics.
Today, cabling or wiring remains an attractive option to address revision hip arthroplasty or trauma fixation. However, many systems with the same look and feel have flooded the marketplace. The patient, surgeon and hospital require a cable and wire system that offers performance, flexibility and value.
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