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2. 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]

3. 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 ...

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

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   When the two metal surfaces rub against one another in the joint, it can create metal ions. Some people have reactions to those ions, which can loosen the implant and cause tissue damage around ...

5. Hot isostatic pressing - Wikipedia

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   Hot isostatic pressing. 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. Calcined radioactive waste (waste with additives) is ...

6. Joint replacement - Wikipedia

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   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-invasive therapies. Joint replacement surgery is often ...

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

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   Summary. Hip pain while walking is a common complaint. Many causes of hip pain exist, including arthritis, trauma, overuse, infection, inflammation, or a back or spine problem. Some of these ...