Hip Joint Replacement
Alternate Names : Hip Arthroplasty, Hip Hemiarthroplasty, Total Hip Replacement
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Hip Joint Replacement - Series: Procedure, part 2
Then a metal ball and the metal stem is inserted in the femur and a plastic socket is placed in the enlarged pelvis cup. The artificial components are fixed in place (sometimes a special cement is used). The muscles and tendons are then replaced against the bones and the incision is closed.
You will return from surgery with a large dressing to the hip area. A small drainage tube will be placed during surgery to help drain excess fluids from the joint area.
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