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Higher obesity rates pushing knee and hip replacement needs: report
TORONTO (CP) - A new report draws a direct line between alarming obesity rates and sharp increases in knee and hip replacement surgeries, a finding experts warn should be a wake-up call for Canadians concerned about the health of their joints - and the cost of their health care.


Your choices for hip replacement
Q: I need a hip replacement. I've heard there are new artificial hip joints made of ceramic.


Inflatable intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis
An intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis which can be implanted in a collapsed state, then expanded within the disc space such that minimally invasive surgical techniques may be employed for its insertion, and, by virtue of its expandable nature, ligaments can be restored to proper tension, facet joints can be unloaded...


Total Hip Replacement
Title: Total Hip ReplacementCategory: Procedures and TestsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 2/2/2003


Revision (Repeat) Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery is among the most common orthopedic procedures. Unfortunately, hip replacements can wear out over time. When a hip replacement wears out a revision hip replacement, or repeat hip replacement surgery may need to be performed. Revision hip...

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1. Walgreens.com | Articles | Total hip replacement: Relieve pain, improve mobility
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2. Dr. Max Esser, Orthopaedic Hip Knee Shoulder Surgeon- Melbourne Australia
http://www.maxesser.com.au/hips.html

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... ball-and-socket joint. The artificial joint is called a prosthesis. Parts of the Body Involved Hip Reasons for Procedure Hip replacement is most often performed to alleviate hip pain and ...
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4. Arthritis Research Campaign | Longer-life hip replacement hope for arthritis...
... with a long-lasting hip replacement, to find out how their ... Loosening is the main reason why hip replacements fail and need ... the metal ball of thigh prosthesis generating wear debris. One ...
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5. Canadian Pharmacy - Online Pharmacy Direct, Discount Canada Drugs from Canad...
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6. Questions and Answers about Hip Replacement
... What Does Hip Replacement Surgery Involve? Is a Cemented or Uncemented Prosthesis Better? What ... ... parts are called the prosthesis. The goals of hip replacement surgery are to improve ...
http://www.niams.nih.gov/ ...pics/hip/hiprepqa.htm

7. Resurfacing Total Hip Replacement - South Mountain Orthopaedic
... therapy, status post renal transplantation Surgical treatment: Resurfacing total hip replacement Implant (prosthesis): Buechel-Pappasô Resurfacing Total Hip Replacement Surgical Outcome: The patient ...
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8. Hip Replacement Surgery
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9. Hip Replacement Surgery and Implants
... and possibl e hip replacement Hip Replacement Surgery and Total Hip Implants In H ip R eplacement ... ... or shaped to accept a specifically sized h ip prosthesis . The socket is often metal that is fitted ...
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11. Postgraduate Medicine: Patient Notes: Hip replacement
... that you think about having it replaced with an artificial joint (called a prosthesis). What happens during hip replacement surgery? An incision about 6 to 12 in. long is made over the hip joint. The ...
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12. Article
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13. Hip replacement or Knee replacement medical id card
... Back of the card (lower) has a representation of an orthopedic Hip replacement prosthesis and x-ray to help visually demonstrate your surgery. Shipping Cost: Normal US mail is free Price:$15.00 for ...
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14. Hip Replacement Surgery and Hip Pain Relief Information
... during insertion of the prosthesis. Special instruments are used to core the acetabulum or socket portion of the hip precisely in order for the hemispherical socket replacement to fit into the ...
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16. Hip Replacement: Health Topics: UI Health Care
... 2005, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Hip replacement Did you know that joints can be replaced ... ... joint is put in. This new joint is called a prosthesis. Artificial joints are made from high ...
http://www.uihealthcare.c ...muscles/bone4234.html

17. St. George Orthopaedics- Hip joint anatomy replacement surgery
... all or part of the hip joint with an artificial device (prosthesis) to restore joint movement. Find out more about Total Hip Replacement (THR) with the following links. Interactive Movie Text ...
http://www.stgeorgeorthopaedics.com/hip.html

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... you from doing the simple things in life. Replacement of the hip using advanced surgical ... ... us new materials to replace your problem hip with a prosthesis (artificial hip joint). Like your own ...
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19. Research Activities, July 2002: Clinical Decisionmaking: Researchers compare...
... In fact, a growing number of orthopedic surgeons are using cemented femur and uncemented acetabulum hip bones as a hybrid prosthesis for hip replacement surgery. A new study demonstrated that the ...
http://www.ahcpr.gov/research/jul02/0702RA7.htm

20. RECENT RESULTS OF SURFACE HIP SURGERY
... The measurements showed that surface replacement device preserved the bone stock close to the prosthesis much better than did the cementless total hip replacement prosthesis. Conclusion of all three ...
http://www.totaljoints.info/NICE_details.htm

21. * Hip Replacement - (Disease): Definition
... Hip Joint replacement or Total Hip Replacement is surgery to replace all or part of the hip joint with an artificial device to restore joint movement (a prosthesis). Update Date: 3/23/2001 Updated by ...
http://en.mimi.hu/disease/hip_replacement.html

22. Dr. S.R Mukhi Orthopaedic Surgery : Total Knee Replacement, Birmingham Hip R...
... place. The surgery to implant the prosthesis is termed as total hip replacement. The hip replacement recreates the normal function of the hip. While the idea of getting an artificial hip joint may be ...
http://www.drmukhi.com/hip.html

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... This replacement is called a hip joint prosthesis. It will allow you to regain movement and will eliminate most pain. Before surgery it may be beneficial to learn how to perform specific exercises ...
http://www.doclevy.com/thr.html

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25. Dr. Michael Solomon- orthopaedic revision hip replacement
... The prosthesis may also not last as long as a primary hip replacement. Surgery is usually performed ... ... hip replacement unless you have been involved in a bad accident. Loosening of the prosthesis: As ...
http://www.michaelsolomon.net/rhr.html

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Total hip replacement surgery eliminates pain and movement ... of the thighbone (femur) and the hip socket (acetabulum) - are ... These implants, called prosthesis, are held in place with ...
http://www.doctorgreg.com/total_hip.html

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... Doctor's Guide, 10/20/03 Poor Long-Term Outcome with the Howse II Cemented Prosthesis in Total Hip Replacement - Doctor's Guide, 10/17/03 Radiation Dose of 500 Centigray Prevents Heterotopic ...
http://www.qualitycounts.com/fphip_replacement.htm

28. Kyon - zurich cementless - total hip replacement
Information KYON (the Greek for dog) is a Zurich, Switzerland, based company, incorporated in 1999 with the goal to commercialize a new type of total hip replacement (THR) prosthesis for dogs. Zurich ...
http://www.kyon.ch/

29. The Whitaker Foundation: Plastic, Life-Size Models Improve Hip Replacement S...
... the defects, insert a trial prosthesis, examine the fit and test its stability," Robertson said. For many of the 200,000 Americans who undergo hip replacement surgery each year, the new joint ...
http://www.whitaker.org/news/robertson.html

30. Orthopedics Today: Harris on primary and revision total hip replacement today
... Harris: Consider the femoral side of total hip replacement first. It's possible to get excellent ... ... who asks, "What is the best proven 25-year prosthesis?" it is cement. There are no 25-year results ...
http://www.bostontotaljoi ...harris_interview.html

31. Canberra Hip & Knee replacement- Total Hip Replacement, arthroplasty
... take antibiotics before and after to prevent infection in your new prosthesis. Consult your surgeon for details. Your hip replacement may go off in a metal detector at the airport. :: Risks and ...
http://www.canberrahipknee.com/totalhip.html

32. Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/D019644.html

33. Sydney Orthopaedic Specialists- total hip replacement, hip arthroplasty
... Hip Joint replacement or Total Hip Replacement is surgery to replace all or part of the hip joint with an artificial device to restore joint movement (prosthesis). There are different types hip ...
http://www.sydneyorthopaedics.com/thr.html

34. Total Hip Replacement denver aurora colorado hip arthroplasty hip pain
... Hip Joint replacement or Total Hip Replacement is surgery to replace all or part of the hip joint with an artificial device to restore joint movement (prosthesis). There are different types of hip ...
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35. The Miami Sarcoma Group
http://www.miamisarcomagr ...about_hip_replacement