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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. 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.

4. Joint replacement - Wikipedia

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   Learn about joint replacement, a surgical procedure to replace an arthritic or dysfunctional joint with a prosthesis. Find out the common types of joint replacement (shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, finger), the medical and intra-operative risks, and the controversies in bearing surfaces and fixation methods.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

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   UHMWPE is a type of polyethylene with extremely long chains, making it very strong and resistant to chemicals and abrasion. It is used in various industries, such as orthopedic implants, ballistic protection, and sailing, and is sold under brand names like Dyneema and Spectra.