In a total hip replacement (also called total hip arthroplasty), the damaged bone and cartilage is removed and replaced with prosthetic components. The damaged femoral head is removed and replaced with a metal stem that is placed into the hollow center of the femur.

Total Hip Replacement (THR), or Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), is a procedure that removes damaged bone and cartilage and replaces it with prosthetic components. THR is one of the most cost-effective and consistently successful orthopaedic surgeries.

2020年7月1日 · Successful hip prosthetic surgery relies on a proper understanding of the hip anatomy and its biomechanics. In this chapter, we will review these essential points. Modern total hip replacement and hip resurfacing have been shown …

2023年8月4日 · Hip joint stability is achieved via a dynamic interplay between osseous and soft tissue anatomic components. Osseous components include the proximal femur (head, neck, trochanters), and the acetabulum, which is formed from 3 separate ossification centers (the ilium, ischium, and pubic bones).

This animation explains total hip replacement, a surgical procedure in which parts of an arthritic or damaged hip joint are removed and replaced with a metal, plastic or ceramic device called a prosthesis.

First an incision is made most commonly along the side of the hip, and occasionally in front of the hip joint. Next the hip joint is exposed and the head and neck of the femur are removed. Then the acetabulum is cleaned out and replaced with a metal shell, …

Hip replacement surgery is a treatment option for hip pain and disability. The surgery is designed to replace the ball and socket of the hip joint. Think of it as getting new tires on your car. The goal of hip replacement surgery is to reduce or relieve pain in the hip.

2017年7月14日 · Let’s take a look at the actual anatomy of a hip replacement, and how the implants themselves work. The Hip Joint. Your natural hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint. The “ball” portion of the joint is called the femoral head, and is located at …

Each approach requires a thorough understanding of anatomy to optimize femoral and acetabular visualization, minimize complications and optimize patient outcomes.

2024年7月24日 · Total hip replacement (THR), also known as total hip arthroplasty (THA), is a surgical procedure whereby the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant to alleviate arthritic pain or stiffness in severe hip joint damage.