What is Hip Prosthesis and where is it used?
If your hip has been damaged by a fracture or other conditions, it might be complex for you to do things that require movement of your hips. Sometimes, you are left with no other option but hip prosthesis/replacement orthopedic surgery. Hip replacement is a safe surgery that can help you relieve your pain and you can move actively, again. A hip prosthesis is a medical device that replaces a broken hip joint. It consists of a curved femoral head inserted into a hollow shaped acetabulum within the pelvis and is protected by a synovial joint capsule. It is a major orthopedic device that has provided hip replacement surgery with a top place in successful operation. In a hip replacement, the fractured bone and cartilage are separated and replaced with prosthetic devices. Following steps are performed in order, for the replacement surgery: § The fractured femoral head is separated and replaced with a metal stem that is positioned into the emp...