Overview of Hip Prosthesis Orthopedic Implant – Zealmax Ortho

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What is Hip Prosthesis and where is it used?

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If your hip has been damaged by a fracture or other conditions, it might be complex for you to do things that require movement of your hips. Sometimes, you are left with no other option but hip prosthesis/replacement orthopedic surgery.

Hip replacement is a safe surgery that can help you relieve your pain and you can move actively, again. A hip prosthesis is a medical device that replaces a broken hip joint. It consists of a curved femoral head inserted into a hollow shaped acetabulum within the pelvis and is protected by a synovial joint capsule. It is a major orthopedic device that has provided hip replacement surgery with a top place in successful operation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

In a hip replacement, the fractured bone and cartilage are separated and replaced with prosthetic devices. Following steps are performed in order, for the replacement surgery:

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  • The fractured femoral head is separated and replaced with a metal stem that is positioned into the empty center of the femur.
  • The femoral stem may be either cemented or press-fit into the bone.
  • A metal or ceramic ball is located on the upper part of the stem.
  • This ball replaces the fractured femoral head that was separated.
  • The injured cartilage surface of the socket (acetabulum) is disconnected and replaced with a metal socket.
  • Screws or cement are sometimes used to hold the socket in place.
  • A plastic, ceramic, or metal spacer is inserted between the new ball and the socket to allow for an even gliding surface.

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Components used in hip prosthesis:

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  • The Femoral component contains a stem/pin and head.
  • Acetabular cup
  • Acetabular interface.

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The femoral component is an inflexible metal pin made with:

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  • Cobalt chrome or
  • Titanium alloy

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Stainless steel was used earlier with ceramic polished head. A metallic or ceramic acetabular cup is placed in the hip socket and is fixed with the ilium bone. Adhesive bone cement is used generally to fix the pin & cup with the bone structure. The hip prosthesis component comes in different varieties such as:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

  • Ceramic on Ceramic
  • Metal on Metal
  • Metal on Polypropylene

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The metal on metal hip prosthesis is used mostly.

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The materials and components used for the pin require:

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Things to keep in mind while designing are:

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  • Tissue tolerance
  • Corrosion
  • Wear resistance
  • Mechanical behavior
  • Cost-effective

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Benefits of Hip Prosthesis:

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  • Relieves pain
  • Higher success rate
  • Long-lasting effect
  • Improves mobility

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Keeping in mind the benefits and success rate of the hip prosthesis in orthopedic surgery, this component is recommended to use if you are opting for a hip replacement surgery. We, at Zealmax Ortho, are aiming towards providing the best quality orthopedic implants while noting down the quality requirements.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]