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A surgeon will often use screws to secure the cup into the acetabulum.
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What joints are treated by joint replacement?
Joint replacement has become the operation of choice for most chronic knee and hip problems, particularly because of advances in the type and quality of prostheses.
Uses for a not very reactive metal?
Building stuff. Iron is used to make cars, bridges, skyscraper frames... Metal used in people must be non-reactive - replacement hip joints, dental braces. Jewellery would be no good if it reacted.
What is a hip osteotomy?
A hip osteotomy is a surgical procedure in which the hip bone is cut and reshaped. It is done to correct hip deformities or improve the alignment of the hip joint. This procedure can help alleviate pain, improve hip function, and delay or prevent the need for a hip replacement surgery in some cases.
What are properties of alloys needed for a hip replacement material?
Usually a tantalum (Ta) or titanium (Ti) coating is used on a stronger metal like steel
Where are metal studs used?
metal screws
What is the role of polymerization in making replacement hip joints?
polymerisation is used to combine the different monomers to make a polymer for hip replacement which wear well with the movement of the joint.
Can the anterior approach surgery be used for a second hip replacement?
Yes
What are the treatments for hip dysplasia?
Hip resurfacing or total hip replacement
Best Hip replacement surgeons in Chennai?
Hip Replacement or hip arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to treat the damaged portion of the hip. A person who performs this procedure by making certain incisions to remove the damaged part of the hip and replacing them with prosthetic implants is a Hip Replacement surgeon.
Would i be too young at sixty six for a hip replacement?
If you need a hip replacement, then age is not an issue.
What bone leg is involved in hip replacement?
The femur is the leg bone involved in hip replacement.
How soon after hip replacement surgery can I donate blood?
blood plasma donation after total hip replacement
What do well hip mean?
Well hip is a terminology that is often used for hip replacement surgery procedures. The hip is located between the thighs and the stomach area. Most people may have hip surgery if they have a slip or fall and have broken their hip.
What is the diff - between hip replacement and hip revision?
Hip replacements can be both. But a revision is simply when they have to re-operate, or revise an exisiting hip replacement, often by putting a new one in.
Do you need to be concerned that your hip replacement joint squeaks?
A replacement hip should not be squeaking. Contact your surgeon regarding this. There may be a recall on the replacement hip, or there may be a more simple solution. Do not assume that this is normal.
What is hip arthropathy?
Hip arthroplasty is a hip replacement. Arthropathy is any joint disease.
Who manufactures hip replacement and knee replacement parts?
Bob the builder
