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Synonyms in a broader sense Artificial hip joint Total hip joint endoprosthesis (HTEP or HTE) Hip joint prosthesis Total Hip Endoprosthesis HEP, TEP, HTEP Hip Endoprosthesis Hip Joint Arthrosis Joint replacement Hip joint replacement Hip operation Hip joint surgery McMinn prosthesis Cap prosthesis Short shaft prosthesis Arthrosis of the hip Definition The term hip joint … Hip prosthesis

Causes Such an operation for hip prosthesis is usually necessary when the wear and tear of the hip joint is very advanced. Such an underlying coxarthrosis (derived from the Latin word: “coxa” (= hip)) always implies a painful change in the area of the hip joint, which is caused by the pathological wear of the … Causes | Hip prosthesis

Risk factors for hip arthrosis As already mentioned above, there are various risk factors that increase the development of hip arthrosis and thus increase the probability of a hip prosthesis. Some important factors are listed below in brief. For some diseases you will find further information. Just click on the appropriate place. Congenital malpositions (e.g. … Risk factors for hip arthrosis | Hip prosthesis

Diagnosis The diagnosis is based on anamnesis (family, own anamnesis), physical examination (pain localization) with additional confirmation by x-rays of the affected hip side. Flexion, extension, internal and external rotation, as well as abduction and adduction are checked during a hip joint movement test. In the presence of coxarthrosis, the internal rotation of the hip … Diagnosis | Hip prosthesis

Loosening of a hip prosthesis In surgical orthopedics, the implantation of hip prostheses is one of the most successful and complication-free procedures. In more than 90% of the cases there are no late complications such as prosthesis loosening. Although rare, this serious complication can occur in less than 10% of cases. The cause of material … Loosening of a hip prosthesis | Hip prosthesis

The surgery The extent of the operation to insert a hip prosthesis depends on whether a partial or total endoprosthesis is inserted, i.e. whether the hip joint is only partially or completely replaced by artificial prosthesis parts. The classical surgical technique is distinguished from the minimally invasive access technique, whereby the latter is preferred due … The surgery | Hip prosthesis

Degree of severity of disability after hip prosthesis The degree of disability (GdB) is a measure of the impairment of a person by a disability and originates from the German law for severely disabled persons. If “only” one hip joint is affected and a hip joint prosthesis is only implanted on one side, a 20% … Degree of severity of disability after hip prosthesis | Hip prosthesis