Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery

Hip Replacement (Total Hip Arthroplasty)

Total hip replacement (synonym: total endoprosthesis (TEP) of the hip joint), also known as “hip TEP” (total hip replacement; total hip arthroplasty), is a surgical procedure to correct severe damage to the hip joint that, as a result of various diseases, limits the mobility and quality of life of the affected patient. Hip joint prostheses … Hip Replacement (Total Hip Arthroplasty)

Knee Prosthesis: How does it work?

The implantation of a knee prosthesis or knee joint prosthesis (synonyms: knee joint endoprosthesis, total knee joint endoprosthesis (KTE, KTEP), total endoprosthesis of the knee (knee TEP), total endoprosthesis (TEP), surface prosthesis, artificial knee joint; artificial knee joint) is a therapeutic surgical procedure in orthopedics, which is used to correct a loss of function or … Knee Prosthesis: How does it work?