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  2. Hip replacement - Wikipedia

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    The analysis of 402,051 hip replacements showed that 6.2% of metal-on-metal hip implants had failed within five years, compared to 1.7% of metal-on-plastic and 2.3% of ceramic-on-ceramic hip implants. Each 1 mm (0.039 in) increase in head size of metal-on-metal hip implants was associated with a 2% increase in failure rate.

  3. Hot isostatic pressing - Wikipedia

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    Hot isostatic pressing ( HIP) is a manufacturing process, used to reduce the porosity of metals and increase the density of many ceramic materials. This improves the material's mechanical properties and workability. The process can be used to produce waste form classes.

  4. Bioceramic - Wikipedia

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    A titanium hip prosthesis, with a ceramic head and polyethylene acetabular cup. Ceramics are now commonly used in the medical fields as dental and bone implants. Surgical cermets are used regularly. Joint replacements are commonly coated with bioceramic materials to reduce wear and inflammatory response.

  5. Raised-bed gardening - Wikipedia

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    Raised-bed gardening. Raised bed gardening. Raised-bed gardening is a form of gardening in which the soil is raised above ground level and usually enclosed in some way. Raised bed structures can be made of wood, rock, concrete or other materials, and can be of any size or shape. [1] The soil is usually enriched with compost.

  6. Flowerpot - Wikipedia

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    There is also a Small Plant series: SP1, 6.5–8.0 in 3; SP2, 13.0–15.0 in 3; SP3, 20.0–30.0 in 3; SP4, 51–63 in 3; SP5, 93–136 in 3. An SP4 pot is commonly called a "4-inch" or "quart" container. Europe. Plastic pots come in a number of standard sizes, with a code indicating the approximate dimensions of the diameter at the top.

  7. Joint replacement - Wikipedia

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    ICD-9-CM. 81.5, 81.8. MeSH. D019643. [ edit on Wikidata] Joint replacement is a procedure of orthopedic surgery known also as arthroplasty, in which an arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with an orthopedic prosthesis. Joint replacement is considered as a treatment when severe joint pain or dysfunction is not alleviated by less ...