Double Hip Replacement is a photograph by Zephyr which was uploaded on June 30th, 2016.
Title
Double Hip Replacement
Artist
Zephyr
Medium
Photograph
Description
Double hip replacement. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of a 58 year old woman's pelvis (frontal view) with two total hip replacements (dark brown structures). These were implanted to treat osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a condition where the cartilage cushioning the bones of the hip joint wears away. The bones then rub against each other, causing pain and stiffness. Surgery is required to replace the head of the femur (thigh bone) and acetabulum (hip joint socket) with a ball-and-shaft prosthesis.
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June 30th, 2016
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