You have a natural socket (called the acetabulum) in the pelvis. The hip ball normally sits in this socket. By reaming away the damaged bone and cartilage, fresh bone is exposed, and a …

This procedure typically involves replacing the entire hip joint with a modular prosthesis typically consisting of three main components: a femoral stem, a femoral head, and an acetabular cup. …

During a total hip replacement, surgeons replace damaged bone and cartilage with prosthetic components. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint, where the acetabulum, a part of the pelvis, …

The hip is a ball and socket joint, and the goal of any hip replacement is to recreate the ball and socket. The socket (acetabulum) is part of the pelvic bones and the ball is the end part of the …

A hip joint consists of two main parts: the ball (or femoral head) at the top of the thigh bone, and the femoral head fits into a rounded socket, sometimes referred to as the cup or acetabulum.

There are several components to a hip replacement that work together to create a stable artificial hip joint. The femoral stem is inserted into the hollow center of the femur (thigh bone). It acts …

In a normal hip, the smooth and spherical head of your femur (thigh bone) fits perfectly into the natural seat of the acetabulum, a cup-shaped cavity on the outside of your pelvic bone. A total …

This chapter reviews the history of acetabular component development, from cemented all-polyethylene components to uncemented porous-coated cups. It describes first- and second …

Femoral Component: This includes the femoral head and stem. Acetabular Component: This consists of the socket and liner. Liner: Often made from polyethylene or ceramic. …

The hip joint is a complex structure composed of bones, cartilage, and ligaments, and hip implants are designed to replicate its natural function. The main components of a hip implant include …