As regards hip hemiarthroplasties for hip fractures carried out at your hospital (Heartlands) for the year 2016 may I ask:
1. Which was the most commonly used hip hemiarthroplasty prosthesis and (name/manufacturer/cemented or uncemented/cement manufacturer)?
Exeter-Utitrax by Stryker
The cement used is Heraeus. We use 2 Heraeus products.
2. What was the cost of this prosthesis to the hospital (including separate cost of cement if applicable) per patient?
We do not hold the price per patient as the amount used varies per patient, however we can tell you the cost per unit:
Bone Cement with Antibiotic Palacos r + gentamicin 2 x 20g high viscosity £66.67 inc vat
Bone Cement with Antibiotic Palacos r + gentamicin 2 x 40g high viscosity £91.15 inc vat