The hip prosthesis is a major surgical technique involves the replacement of degenerate artificial hip joint. The characteristics of the materials used in this type of prosthesis allow similar to human joint mobility. To manufacture these implants used: various metals such as stainless steel alloys, cobalt, chromium and titanium; plastic, usually polyethylene, a durable and wear-resistant material which is friction. The replacement of the hip prosthesis is indicated in cases of osteoarthritis in the joint or of rheumatoid arthritis. After surgery, patients need crutches for the next month. The prostheses have limited life due to wear of materials.
Hip Prosthesis
The hip prosthesis is a major surgical technique involves the replacement of degenerate artificial hip joint. The characteristics of the materials used in this type of prosthesis allow similar to human joint mobility. To manufacture these implants used: various metals such as stainless steel alloys, cobalt, chromium and titanium; plastic, usually polyethylene, a durable and wear-resistant material which is friction. The replacement of the hip prosthesis is indicated in cases of osteoarthritis in the joint or of rheumatoid arthritis. After surgery, patients need crutches for the next month. The prostheses have limited life due to wear of materials.
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¿Cómo ayuda al paciente una prótesis de cadera?
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Todos los procesos en los que la cadera no puede ejercer su función. La mayor parte de las causas suelen ser degenerativas, dependen de la edad del paciente, también pueden ser por causa médica, como enfermedades reumáticas que deterioran esta articulación. Se pueden producir también artrosis en nuestra cadera como consecuencia de fracturas, artrosis postraumáticas. See more
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¿Cuándo es necesaria una operación de cadera?
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Existen diversos factores que pueden requerir una operación de cadera, con o sin prótesis: desgaste o artrosis, deformidades y mala alineación de huesos, o lesiones. El Dr. Malik, traumatólogo, explica cuándo recurrir a la cirugía con la técnica de resurfacing, según la lesión y edad del paciente. See more
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Techniques and postoperative torn meniscus
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Explains Dr. García-Germain that today there are various meniscal repair systems that allow intervene without large incisions. See more
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Todo lo que necesitas saber de la operación de prótesis de cadera
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El momento correcto para planear una intervención quirúrgica de prótesis de cadera es cuando el dolor es tan intenso que entorpece las tareas de tu vida diaria. Se trata de una opción a tener en cuenta cuando el tratamiento médico es ineficaz. See more
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