Age For whom is this hip prosthesis particularly suitable? Due to the special prosthesis design of a short shaft prosthesis, it can be implanted in a bone-saving way. The bone in the shaft of the thigh bone (femur) remains unchanged with this operation. Young people in particular, who have to be implanted with an artificial … Age | Short shaft prosthesis
The prosthesis models What are the different types of prostheses? The goal is always to restore undisturbed, pain-free and above all permanent function of the hip joint. Consequently, there are three different types of prosthesis, which differ in the way the prosthesis is anchored in the body’s own bone. These are: The advantage that there … The prosthesis models | Operation of a hip prosthesis
The shank types The manufacturers also advertise here with different designs. Comparative studies between the different models and their advantages and disadvantages are only carried out to a limited extent. Below is a random selection of different stock models. Shown is a cementless prosthesis made of titanium. In the area that is inserted into the … The shank types | Operation of a hip prosthesis
Hint: Donation of autologous blood With regard to the possibility of donating one’s own blood, it should be pointed out at this point that high blood loss can occur, especially during hip prosthesis surgery. An autologous blood donation then has the advantage that one “donates blood oneself” in advance, just in case. This is especially … Hint: Donation of autologous blood | Operation of a hip prosthesis
Pain during a hip prosthesis operation Whether and to what extent pain occurs after the operation for the implantation of the hip joint prosthesis depends on several different factors: on the one hand, on the type and extent of the operation, although in the meantime almost without exception the minimally invasive approach via an approx. … Pain during a hip prosthesis operation | Operation of a hip prosthesis
Synonyms artificial hip joint, total hip joint endoprosthesis (HTEP or HTE), hip joint prosthesis, total hip endoprosthesis Definition The term total hip joint endoprosthesis stands for “artificial hip joint“. The artificial hip joint is modelled on the human hip joint and therefore consists of the same parts in principle. When a hip prosthesis is implanted, … Operation of a hip prosthesis
Introduction The prosthetic treatment of the hip joint is one of the most promising and frequently performed procedures in orthopedics. It is used in cases of osteoarthritis, inflammatory changes, necrosis, fractures, malpositions or malformations of the hip in order to alleviate pain for the patient and restore mobility. Unfortunately, the inserted joints do not last … Loosening of the hip prosthesis
Therapy If the hip prosthesis loosens, a new operation is usually unavoidable and should be performed soon after the loosening is diagnosed in order to avoid further damage to the bones and surrounding soft tissue structures. Further surgical therapy depends on the location where the prosthesis loosening occurs. Two areas are possible: The shaft, which … Therapy | Loosening of the hip prosthesis
