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  2. 2010 DePuy Hip Recall - Wikipedia

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    DePuy identified reasons for the failure of the hip replacement system as component loosening, component malalignment, infection, fracture of the bone, dislocation, metal sensitivity and pain. Additional complications from the hip replacement system may include increased metal ion levels in the blood, bone staining, necrosis, swelling, nerve ...

  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. Mechanics of Oscar Pistorius's running blades - Wikipedia

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    The mechanics of the running blades used by South African former Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius depend on special carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer prosthetics. Pistorius has double below-the-knee amputations and competed in both non-disabled and T44 amputee athletics events. Pistorius's eligibility to run in international non-disabled events ...

  5. Nose prosthesis - Wikipedia

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    Nose prosthesis, ca. 1918. A nose prosthesis is a craniofacial prosthesis for someone who no longer has their original nose. [1] Nose prostheses are designed by anaplastologists who have their patients referred to them by ear, nose, and throat doctors and plastic surgeons . Unlike the more common nasal operation called a rhinoplasty, which is ...

  6. Rotationplasty - Wikipedia

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    Rotationplasty, commonly known as a Van Nes rotation or Borggreve rotation, is a type of autograft wherein a portion of a limb is removed, while the remaining limb below the involved portion is rotated and reattached. This procedure is used when a portion of an extremity is injured or involved with a disease, such as cancer.

  7. Prosthetic testicle - Wikipedia

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    A prosthetic testicle is an artificial replacement for a testicle lost through surgery or injury. Consisting of a plastic ovoid manufactured from silicone rubber , and either solid, or filled with a salt solution and implanted in the scrotum , a prosthetic testicle provides the appearance and feel of a testis and prevents scrotum shrinkage.

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