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  2. List of orthopedic implants - Wikipedia

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    Total Hip Replacement: Lubinus SP II Austin Moore Bipolar Thompson Exeter Accolade Hip hemiarthroplasty: Hip resurfacing: Birmingham Total Knee Replacement: Gemini Endo-Model Sigma Attune Triathlon Scorpio Journey Legion Genesis II Vanguard VanguardXP NexGen Persona Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: Sled Oxford Shoulder/Elbow/Ankle ...

  3. Hip replacement - Wikipedia

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    A total hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty or THA) consists of replacing both the acetabulum and the femoral head while hemiarthroplasty generally only replaces the femoral head. Hip replacement is one of the most common orthopaedic operations, though patient satisfaction varies widely.

  4. The Bleeding Edge - Wikipedia

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    The documentary explores the FDA's 510(k) process which allows a medical device to be fast-tracked onto the market with less clinical study and human testing. The film also explores problems with hip replacement devices that can lead to cobalt poisoning and vaginal mesh devices that injured multiple women.

  5. Dynamic hip screw - Wikipedia

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    Dynamic hip screw (DHS) or Sliding Screw Fixation is a type of orthopaedic implant designed for fixation of certain types of hip fractures which allows controlled dynamic sliding of the femoral head component along the construct. [citation needed] It is the most commonly used implant for extracapsular fractures of the hip, [1] which are common ...

  6. Joint replacement - Wikipedia

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    Hip replacement can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi (half) replacement. A total hip replacement consists of replacing both the acetabulum and the femoral head while hemiarthroplasty generally only replaces the femoral head. Hip replacement is currently the most common orthopaedic operation, though patient satisfaction short- and ...

  7. Hip resurfacing - Wikipedia

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    The hip resurfacing devices are metal-on-metal articulating devices which differ from total hip replacement devices because they are more bone conserving and retain the natural geometry (so-called large ball THR devices share this trait).