Stryker remains dedicated to the continual development of innovative technologies to help meet surgeons' and patients’ needs. As a pioneer in wear performance technologies, Stryker Orthopaedics' scientists have developed a breakthrough in bearing technology - a polyethylene bearing material that has shown excellent wear characteristics while preserving mechanical strength in lab testing.1-8 This advanced bearing technology has properties suitable for knee as well as hip applications. X3 Advanced Bearing Technology is available for Stryker’s Triathlon and Scorpio Knee Systems.