Hip
Total Hip Replacement
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Total hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the damaged cartilage and bone is removed from the hip joint and replaced with artificial components. The hip joint is one of the body's largest weight-bearing joints, located between the thigh bone (femur) and the pelvis (acetabulum). It is a ball and socket joint in which the head of the femur is the ball and the pelvic acetabulum forms the socket. The joint surface is covered by a smooth articular cartilage which acts as a cushion and enables smooth movements of the joint.
Optimised Total Hip Replacement
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Every patient moves differently, and now surgeons can take this into account when performing hip replacement surgery thanks to a new technology from Corin Group that helps determine the best positioning of an implant and its components based on how patients really move during daily activities.
Hip Resurfacing
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An alternative to total hip replacement is hip resurfacing.This is a surgical procedure in which the damaged parts of the femoral head are trimmed and then covered with a metal cap. The arthritic bone of the socket is removed and replaced with metal implant.Unfortunately not many patients are anatomically suitable for resurfacing. In addition metal / metal bearings have uncommon concerns about metal wear particles causing local tissue damage.