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The surgeon will need surgical blades, saws, drills, rasps, reamers (like a file, and a cheese grater), as he has to cut away the bad pieces of bone, which are pretty hard (you've seen a butchers shop right!?).
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIn the event that people have occurence of damaged hip or joints that would make it hard for them to do simple tasks well, that's the time why people would get hip implants, it is also for some ailments or injuries that have damaged the hips like for athletes and a lot more people applicable for this.
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∙ 12y agoThe decision to have hip replacement surgery can be difficult. Some patients have second thoughts after considering the long recovery time and physical therapy required. But for those suffering from severe pain the benefits are well worth it. After recovering from hip replacement surgery patients can expect a drastic decrease in chronic pain and increased mobility. This surgery has a very high success rate and can greatly improve a patient�s quality of life.
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∙ 9y agoHip replacements are very common among the elderly. They usually get these done after breaking a hip, which makes it impossible for them to walk with out the replacement.
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∙ 13y agoBecAuse they as easily broken so have to be replaced and it is an easy job for the surgeons
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Are doctors still using titanium for knee and hip replacements?
Yes, the majority of them have some in. Typical a Titanium-vanadium alloy
Where in the UK are doctors specialised on hip replacement surgery?
The McMinn Centre in Birmingham UK. Mr. McMinn has won several awards for his advancements in hip replacement surgeries. He also frequently lectures on procedures involving hip replacements.
Did Nicki Minaj get hip replacements?
no
Are vibration machines safe for hip replacements?
No
Why do doctors want to wait as long as possible to perform a hip replacement?
Hip replacements are big operations and they don't last forever, they are after al a mechanical spare part. therefore the longer you wait to do this operation the longer it is until you need to have it done again.
What health problems do Prince Roger Nelson have?
Hip Replacements
What is the future for hip replacements?
The latest and most lauded advances and improvements in hip surgery procedures is the use of minimally invasive techniques. These techniques include incisions that disturb fewer of the muscles and tissues and replacements made of ceramic which are more resistant to wear,
How many hip replacements per year?
at least 1 million.
What are the medical people called who deal with hip replacements?
Orthopaedic Surgeons
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.
Titanium is often used to make hip replacements because it is nontoxic and what?
it is strong :)
How may hip replacement be reckoned a common procedure?
More than 170,000 hip replacements are performed in the United States each year.
