Do we have technology to replace hip joints?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Yes, technology is available within the medical industry to replace hip joints. These replaceable hips are made from metal and certain types of plastic so the patient can walk again within worrying about falling or using a cane/walker to get around.

Wiki User

∙ 14y ago

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What is the joint that is in the shoulder and hip?

You have ball and socket type of joints, in the both shoulder and hip joints.

How many joints in the hip?

There are three joints in the hip: the ball-and-socket hip joint, the sacroiliac joint, and the pubic symphysis.

How many ball joints are in the body?

4: the shoulder joints and the hip joints.

Example of ball and socket joints?

The hip joints

Where is the ball and socket joints at?

The shoulder and hip joints.

What type of joints are the hips and the shoulders?

Hip and shoulder are both Ball and Socket Joints

Do humans have hip joint?

yes humans have hip joints

What are the similarities between the shoulder joint and the hip joint?

Both the hip and shoulder joints are referred to as ball and socket joints.

What joints does the hamstring cross?

The hamstring crosses the hip and knee joints

What is a hip joint bone?

The hip joints are between the pelvis and the femurs.

What are hip joints used for?

Walking.

Where is the bursa?

in the hip or shoulder joints