Hip Replacement is a type of surgery that involves replacing a damaged hip joint a man made prosthetic implant to relieve pain and disability.
Disclaimer
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Hip Replacement Forums and Blogs
Dr. William Barrett's Blog: Total Hip Replacement, The Basics
Topix: Hip Replacement Forum
Hip Replacement: One Year Later...
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References
Fast Facts
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Also known as Hip Arthroplasty
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Ivory is the first known man made prosthetic for a hip replacement
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Over 300 ivory hip replacements were used from the 1960s to 1980s
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In 1962, a teflon acetabular component was replaced by high molecular weight polyethylene
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Ivory hip joint was also replaced by a metal (originally stainless steel) femoral component in the 1970's
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Acrylic bone cement is used to keep the device in place
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A total hip replacement is most commonly used to treat joint failure caused by osteoarthritis
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Other reasons for hip replacement
rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis and protrusio acetabuli for certain hip fractures
