Researchers have used a giant X-ray facility and found that magnets can minimize flaws in 3D-printed components. A team at ...
As many Rhode Islanders can attest, booking a doctor’s appointment has never been more difficult. A recent poll found that more than half of Rhode Island respondents reported facing at least one ...
Thousands of hip replacement patients may be at risk of metal poisoning due to hidden wear and tear of the implants used, ...
Your new hip prosthesis has a femur and pelvis part made from metal and plastics. The cup replaces the worn hip socket of your pelvis. The ball replaces the worn end of your femur. The ball is ...
Hip replacement surgery results in months of ... before having to undergo implant surgery,' says Mikayo. 'I only had the operation just before Christmas, but since then I have been fine, with ...
One nice thing about using a modular implant such as this is that if one component of the total hip system begins to wear out or fail, you can actually go in and replace just that component ...
Hip fractures in older adults can lead to serious complications, disability and even death. Traditionally, orthopaedic ...
The specific Hip’n go instruments are common to the different types of stem proposed in this programme. This instrument set is adapted to all the standard approaches, including mini-invasive ...
This differs from a total hip replacement, in which the entire joint is removed and replaced with a metal hip prosthesis. The treatment your doctor recommends will vary based on the type and severity ...
King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is participating in an FDA clinical study for the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing implant, making it the first overseas center to contribute to this groundbreaking ...