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2. Hip replacement - Wikipedia

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   Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace the hip joint with a prosthetic implant, usually to relieve arthritis pain or fractures. Learn about the different types of hip replacement, the medical indications, the common risks and complications, and the costs and outcomes of the surgery.

3. Hip resurfacing - Wikipedia

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   Hip resurfacing is a procedure that replaces the articulating surfaces of the hip joint with metal caps and cups, preserving more bone than total hip replacement (THR). Learn about the uses, advantages, disadvantages, and techniques of hip resurfacing, as well as the FDA advisory and the Australian data.

4. Bone cement - Wikipedia

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   Bone cement is a synthetic material used to anchor artificial joints or fill cavities in the body. Learn about its chemical properties, polymerization, compatibility, advantages and disadvantages, and revision procedures.

5. Joint replacement - Wikipedia

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   Arthroplasty is a term for joint replacement surgery, which involves replacing an arthritic or dysfunctional joint with a prosthesis. Learn about the different types of arthroplasty for shoulder, hip, knee, ankle and finger joints, as well as the risks and complications.

6. List of orthopedic implants - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the types, uses and examples of orthopedic implants, medical devices that replace or support bones or joints. Find out the eponymous implants, branded systems, external fixation devices and research progress in this field.

7. Bone grafting - Wikipedia

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   Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that replaces missing bone in order to repair bone fractures that are complex or fail to heal. Learn about the different types of bone grafts (autograft, allograft, xenograft, alloplast), the biological mechanisms (osteoconduction, osteoinduction, osteogenesis) and the methods of bone grafting.