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2. Hip resurfacing - Wikipedia

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   Hip resurfacing has been developed as a surgical alternative to total hip replacement (THR). The procedure consists of placing a cap (usually made of cobalt-chrome metal), which is hollow and shaped like a mushroom, over the head of the femur while a matching metal cup (similar to what is used with a THR) is placed in the acetabulum (pelvis socket), replacing the articulating surfaces of the ...

3. Hip replacement - Wikipedia

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   Total hip replacement is most commonly used to treat joint failure caused by osteoarthritis.Other indications include rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, protrusio acetabuli, [5] certain hip fractures, benign and malignant bone tumors, [6] arthritis associated with Paget's disease, [7] ankylosing spondylitis [8] and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. [9]

4. Hip dysplasia - Wikipedia

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   Subsequent treatment with total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) is complicated by a need for revision surgery (replacing the artificial joint) owing to skeletal changes as the body matures, loosening/wear or bone resorption. Hip resurfacing is another option for correcting hip dysplasia in adults. It is a type of hip replacement that ...

5. Inside Patrick Kane’s hip resurfacing surgery — and why it’s ...

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   "Rather than a total hip replacement at such a young age, resurfacing is a great alternative. It's done for basically arthritis, or where the cartilage is worn down to the point that a patient has ...

6. Causes of Hip Pain When Walking and Treatment Options - AOL

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   Other causes can be treated with physical therapy to strengthen the hip joints, back, and abdomen, which can lead to less pain when walking and running. Additional treatment options for hip pain ...

7. New hip replacement tool could transform surgery

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   A team of experts hoped a new, first of its kind, technology could help transform the future of hip replacement surgery. Researchers in Cambridge have won an award to further develop their ...