The materials used in the artificial implant may vary but they often include metal plastic or ceramic.
Total hip replacement prosthesis.
The damaged femoral head is removed and replaced with a metal stem that is placed into the hollow center of the femur.
As mentioned in the above simplified description of hip replacement surgery the four artificial components are.
In this case both the femoral head and the socket of the hip joint are replaced by metal and polyethylene components designed to restore pain free mobility.
During a total hip arthroplasty four parts are introduced to create a new hip.
When a hip replacement surgery is performed a damaged worn out hip joint is replaced with an artificial implant.
Also called total hip arthroplasty hip replacement surgery might be an option for you if your hip pain interferes with daily activities and nonsurgical treatments haven t helped or are no longer effective.
In a total hip replacement also called total hip arthroplasty the damaged bone and cartilage is removed and replaced with prosthetic components.
Hip replacement total hip arthroplasty is surgery to replace a worn out or damaged hip joint.
The femoral stem may be either cemented or press fit into the bone.
The surgeon replaces the old joint with an artificial joint prosthesis.
The acetabular component a plastic liner a femoral head and the femoral stem.