Hip Replacement | 合法醫療器材資訊網

WhydoIneedaHipReplacement?Aball(femoralhead)atthetopofyourthighbone(femur).Asocket(acetabulum)inyourpelvis.Ligamentsandmuscles ...

Why do I need a Hip Replacement?A ball (femoral head) at the top of your thigh bone (femur).A socket (acetabulum) in your pelvis. Ligaments and muscles help keep the ball within the socket whilst allowing a large range of movement.

The normal hipThe hip joint is a ball and socket joint between the top of the thigh bone and the pelvis which lies deep in the groin. Normally the surfaces of the ball and socket are covered by a smooth, low friction material called articular cartilage, which cushions the bones and lets them move easily. However, this can become worn and thin, a process known as osteoarthritis.