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  2. Osseointegration - Wikipedia

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    Osseointegration is also defined as: "the formation of a direct interface between an implant and bone, without intervening soft tissue". [1]An osseointegrated implant is a type of implant defined as "an endosteal implant containing pores into which osteoblasts and supporting connective tissue can migrate". [2]

  3. Retinal implant - Wikipedia

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    The close proximity between the implant and the retina also increases the possibility of thermal damage to the retina from heat generated by the implant. [4] Subretinal implants require intact inner and middle retinal layers, and therefore are not beneficial for retinal diseases extending beyond the outer photoreceptor layer.

  4. Artificial facet replacement - Wikipedia

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    Research is ongoing in the efficacy determination of artificial replacements for the facet joints of the human spine. An artificial facet replacement is a joint prosthesis intended to replace the natural facets and other posterior elements of the spine, restoring normal (or near-normal) motion while providing stabilization of spinal segments.

  5. Metallosis - Wikipedia

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    Metallosis is the medical condition involving deposition and build-up of metal debris in the soft tissues of the body. [1]Metallosis has been known to occur when metallic components in medical implants, specifically joint replacements, abrade against one another. [1]

  6. Dynamic hip screw - Wikipedia

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    [citation needed] It is the most commonly used implant for extracapsular fractures of the hip, [1] which are common in older osteoporotic patients. There are 3 components of a dynamic hip screw, including a lag screw (inserted into the neck of the femur), a sideplate and several cortical screws (fixated into the proximal femoral shaft).

  7. File:Hip prosthesis, England, 1958-1960 Wellcome L0057818.jpg

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    Joint replacement improved the quality of life of many thousands of mainly elderly patients in the twentieth century. ... L0057818 Hip prosthesis, England, 1958-1960

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