Endoprosthesis

Hip Replacement (Artificial Hip Joint): Indications, Procedure

What is a hip TEP? A hip TEP (total hip replacement) is an artificial hip joint. Unlike other hip prostheses, the hip TEP completely replaces the hip joint: The hip joint is a ball and socket joint – the joint head of the femur is located in the socket, which is formed by the pelvic … Hip Replacement (Artificial Hip Joint): Indications, Procedure

Endoprosthesis: Description, Surgery Process, Risks

What is an endoprosthesis? In endoprosthetics, damaged joints are replaced with endoprostheses. Depending on whether one wants to replace a whole joint or only parts of a joint, one uses a total endoprosthesis (TEP) or a partial endoprosthesis (hemiendoprosthesis, HEP). An endoprosthesis should be as durable as possible, but at the same time be tolerated … Endoprosthesis: Description, Surgery Process, Risks