In severe osteoarthritis there is extensive deformation of the femoral head, usually combined with varus and torsion of the femoral neck. 16 Unless these are corrected, the faulty mechanical use of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . John Charnley was responsible for pioneering successful cemented hip arthroplasty. Changes in stem design were ...

The goals of hip arthroplasty surgery consist of reproducing the form and function of the natural joint, relieving pain, restoring function and correcting deformity. Several different methods have ...

The prosthetic implant used in hip replacement procedures is composed of three parts. These include the acetabular cup that acts as the socket; the femoral head or “ball” component that sits inside ...

Bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) is a surgical treatment for femoral neck fractures of the hip. An artificial joint with two bearings replaces the damaged joint. The bearings allow the head to swivel ...

We reviewed retrospectively medical records and magnetic resonance imaging scans of 80 patients with osteonecrosis of the capital femoral epiphysis. Logistic regression was used to examine ...