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2. Hip replacement - Wikipedia

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   D019644. MedlinePlus. 002975. [edit on Wikidata] Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, that is, a hip prosthesis. [1] Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi/semi (half) replacement.

3. Arthroplasty - Wikipedia

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   Arthroplasty (literally " [re-]forming of joint ") is an orthopedic surgical procedure where the articular surface of a musculoskeletal joint is replaced, remodeled, or realigned by osteotomy or some other procedure. It is an elective procedure that is done to relieve pain and restore function to the joint after damage by arthritis or some ...

4. Hip dysplasia - Wikipedia

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   1 in 1,000 (term babies) [3] Hip dysplasia is an abnormality of the hip joint where the socket portion does not fully cover the ball portion, resulting in an increased risk for joint dislocation. [1] Hip dysplasia may occur at birth or develop in early life. [1] Regardless, it does not typically produce symptoms in babies less than a year old. [3]

5. Hip dislocation - Wikipedia

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   A hip dislocation is when the thighbone (femur) separates from the hip bone (pelvis). [ 1 ] Specifically it is when the ball–shaped head of the femur (femoral head) separates from its cup–shaped socket in the hip bone, known as the acetabulum. [ 1 ] The joint of the femur and pelvis (hip joint) is very stable, secured by both bony and soft ...

6. 'Beverly Hills, 90210' star Jennie Garth, 52, reveals two ...

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   "Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Jennie Garth is opening up about having two hip replacement surgeries in four years and why she had kept them a secret. "Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Jennie Garth ...

7. Hip fracture - Wikipedia

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   In elderly patients with displaced or intracapsular fractures surgeons may decide to perform a hemiarthroplasty, replacing the broken part of the bone with a metal implant. [38] However, in elderly people who are medically well and still active, a total hip replacement may be indicated. Independently mobile older adults with hip fractures may ...