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  2. Hip dysplasia - Wikipedia

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    Hip dysplasia is an abnormality of the hip joint where the socket portion does not fully cover the ball portion, resulting in an increased risk for joint dislocation. [1] Hip dysplasia may occur at birth or develop in early life. [1] Regardless, it does not typically produce symptoms in babies less than a year old. [3]

  3. Derek McMinn - Wikipedia

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    Hip resurfacing is a bone-conserving, less invasive alternative to total hip replacement (THR) for young patients, [3] markedly improves the health-related quality of life measures [4] and currently makes up around a twentieth of all hip arthroplasty (artificial joint) procedures performed in the United Kingdom. [5]

  4. 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 ...

  5. Radiographic classification of osteoarthritis - Wikipedia

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    Hip joint with no signs of osteoarthritis. The most commonly used radiographic classification system for osteoarthritis of the hip joint is the Kellgren–Lawrence system (or KL system). [ 6 ] It uses plain radiographs .

  6. 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.

  7. Cobalt-chrome - Wikipedia

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    Cobalt-chrome disc with dental bridges and crowns manufactured using WorkNC Dental. Cobalt-chrome or cobalt-chromium (CoCr) is a metal alloy of cobalt and chromium.Cobalt-chrome has a very high specific strength and is commonly used in gas turbines, dental implants, and orthopedic implants.

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