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Arthroplastic prostheses are available for Hips, shoulders, elbows, wrists, fingers, ankles and toes and more recently, intervertebral discs
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoHips, Shoulders, Elbows, Wrists, fingers, ankles, toes and more recently intervertebral discs (back area).
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∙ 13y agohips and knees. There is ongoing work on elbow and shoulder replacement, but some joint problems are still treated with joint resection (the surgical removal of the joint in question)
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Why does cell division need to take place?
Worn out cells need to be replaced to keep your body functioning.
Why would a ball-and-socket joint at the knees create problems for walking?
There is not a ball and socket joint at the knee. It is a complex hinge joint. The knee joint begins to wear out from walking and carrying most of our weight. As we age, the socket may need to be replaced. If we walked up and down the Empire State Building 10,000 times, that is how much walking we will do in a life time.
Why do we need a fixed joint?
well i DO NOT KNOW SO GOOD BYE
How do you properly describe a joint?
Whenever you need to properly describe a joint, either for studying or for an assignment, it's important to mention the following details:name(s) of the jointarticulating bonestype of joint/joint classificationmovements providedligaments involvedother detailsExample: The shoulder joint(1) The humeroscapular joint or shoulder joint is the articulation between (2) the head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity of the scapula. It is a (3) ball-and-socket synovial joint which provides (4) triaxial movement and circumduction. (5) The coracohumeral, glenohumeral and tranverse humeral ligaments are involved.(6) The shoulder joint is the point of attachment of the upper limbs/arms to the body. The rotator cuff helps to stabilize and strengthen the joint.Joints occur wherever two bones meet.
Why do you need Mercury in your body?
Exactly...you do NOT need mercury in your body...
Could the knocking noise on the front wheels of my car when I turn be the transmission knocked out of place?
loose CV joint. The CV joint(s) need to be replaced, the transmission is probably fine.
What is osteoarthristis?
Degeneration of the joints with excruciating pain, bone deformaties from bone rubbing on bone setting up inflammation around the affected joint & eventual need to have joint(s) replaced.
Why does cell division need to take place?
Worn out cells need to be replaced to keep your body functioning.
How do you replace the CV joints on a 1995 Ford Taurus?
The CV joints on a 1995 Ford Taurus can be replaced by removing the front tires, and the nuts on the lower ball joint. Next, the lower ball joint will need to be removed and the CV joint can be removed.
What parts do you need to replace when fixing a worn out rear CV joint on a 2003 Subaru Outback Wagon H6 3.0L?
Usually the entire axle is replaced rather than trying to repair the CV joint.
When replacing lower ball joint on a 2004 f-150 crew cab do you need to replace the arm or just ball joint?
Since it's the lower, I think you can replace just the ball joint. Most of the time the uppers are replaced by replacing the entire arm.
Why would a ball-and-socket joint at the knees create problems for walking?
There is not a ball and socket joint at the knee. It is a complex hinge joint. The knee joint begins to wear out from walking and carrying most of our weight. As we age, the socket may need to be replaced. If we walked up and down the Empire State Building 10,000 times, that is how much walking we will do in a life time.
How do you replace the lower ball joint on a 2000 Lincoln ls?
It must be replaced as an assembly with the entire steering knuckle. If you check ebay, there might be just the ball joint for sale, but it will need to be pressed into your old steering knuckle.
Why people do need to eat?
That's the body's fuel, Your body is a biological engine & burns energy which must be replaced.
How much to repair ball joint and tie rod for 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Need to know upper or lower ball joint and inner or outer tie rod end or all together. These parts are replaced not repaired.
How do you replace the CV joint in a 2002 Ford Mustang?
The CV joint in a 2002 Ford Mustang can be replaced by removing the front wheel, and the cotter pin and nuts. Next, the tie-rod end, and the stabilizer bar link, will need to be removed and the CV joint can be removed from the housing when removed from the knuckle.
Why does your body need movable and immovable joints?
Your body needs movable and immovable joints to be able to move, such as your knee joint. Your knee joint helps you run. There also is a hand joint that helps move your hand. Immovable joints shouldn't be moved because it is not neceesary. For further explaination, use google as a source.
