The Taperloc Complete Hip System, manufactured by Zimmer Biomet, is a primary femoral stem line used in total hip replacement. It evolved from the original Taperloc stem, which was first launched in 1982 and remains the longest clinically referenced primary wedge-shaped hip stem.
Core Design Features
- Wedge Geometry: Utilizes a flat, 3-degree bi-planar tapered-wedge design to enhance proximal offloading, preserve bone, and provide rotational stability.
- Material: Constructed from Titanium Alloy (Ti-6AL-4V), which provides the flexibility needed for stress transfer and helps preserve cortical bone density.
- Fixation Coating: Features a proximally circumferential Porous Plasma Spray (PPS®) coating for immediate scratch-fit stability and long-term biological fixation. An optional BoneMaster® nano-crystalline hydroxyapatite coating is also available to further promote bone integration.
- Enhanced Mobility: Incorporates a 133-degree neck angle (reduced from the original 138-degree) and polished anterior-posterior neck flats to increase range of motion (ROM) and reduce the risk of impingement with the acetabular cup
Manufacturer: Zimmer Biomet
Addresses:
- U.S. Headquarters
- 345 East Main Street, Warsaw, IN 46580, United States
- Phone: +1-574-267-6131
- European Headquarters
- Zählerweg 4, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
Product Prices
Standalone Implant Costs (2025)
Secondary market and retail pricing for the Taperloc femoral stem (often used for educational or specialized facility needs) generally ranges from $939 to $1,600 per unit.
- Standard Taperloc Complete Stem: Approximately $939.
- Taperloc Complete Microplasty Stem: Ranges from $1,000 to $1,599 depending on specific sizing and offset options.
- Femoral Heads: Complementary components like the Zimmer VerSys Femoral Head cost approximately $449.
Total Surgery Costs (2025 Estimates)
The Taperloc Complete is a high-end implant, and total surgical costs depend on the country and facility.
- United States: Total hip replacement surgery typically ranges from $31,000 to $45,000 without insurance. Medicare-approved amounts for the procedure average around $13,100 to $14,500.
- India: For a premium implant like Zimmer Biomet, the total cost ranges between ₹3,00,000 and ₹6,00,000 (approx. $3,500–$7,100 USD).
- Europe (Medical Tourism): All-inclusive packages in countries like Poland or Germany using Zimmer implants typically cost between $8,000 and $15,000.
Free References
A model-based radiostereometric analysis (RSA) randomized control trial evaluating the stability of the cementless Taperloc hip stem: the TapHip study 2-year follow-up RSA and PROMs results
Adjustment of stem anteversion using tapered cone stem in total hip arthroplasty
Uncemented total hip arthroplasty with a tapered titanium femoral component: a minimum 30-year follow-up
Mid-term results of 119 Taperloc Microplasty™ femoral stems after a mean 61 months (50–82) of follow-up
Early- to mid-term outcome of a short, cementless, titanium, flat, tapered stem for primary total hip arthroplasty: an independent series
Wear of Femoral Head Taper Connections of Contemporary Total Hip Prostheses: An Experimental Study
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