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2. List of orthopedic implants - Wikipedia

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   An orthopedic implant is a medical device manufactured to replace a missing joint or bone, or to support a damaged bone. [1] The medical implant is mainly fabricated using stainless steel and titanium alloys for strength and the plastic coating that is done on it acts as an artificial cartilage. [2]

3. Hip replacement - Wikipedia

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   Hip replacement is one of the most common orthopaedic operations, though patient satisfaction varies widely. Approximately 58% of total hip replacements are estimated to last 25 years. The average cost of a total hip replacement in 2012 was $40,364 in the United States, and about $7,700 to $12,000 in most European countries.

4. Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene - Wikipedia

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   Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene ( UHMWPE, UHMW) is a subset of the thermoplastic polyethylene. Also known as high-modulus polyethylene ( HMPE ), it has extremely long chains, with a molecular mass usually between 3.5 and 7.5 million amu. [1] The longer chain serves to transfer load more effectively to the polymer backbone by ...

5. Prosthesis - Wikipedia

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   A prosthesis is a functional replacement for an amputated or congenitally malformed or missing limb. Prosthetists are responsible for the prescription, design, and management of a prosthetic device. In most cases, the prosthetist begins by taking a plaster cast of the patient's affected limb.

6. Patients with private insurance can face higher health costs ...

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   People with private health insurance might pay higher prices for procedures or tests at a hospital. A report published Monday by the research group Rand Corp. found that in 2022, the prices ...

7. Paulina Porizkova is having hip replacement surgery at 58 ...

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   How does it work, and when might someone need one or both hips treated? Here's what to know. Who might need hip replacement surgery? Porizkova's hip issues were caused by developmental...