Prosthetic hip joint. Cutaway artwork of a femur (thigh bone) showing a femoral component of a hip prosthesis. This component is implanted in the femur after the head of the femur has been surgically removed. The other components of the hip joint are a rounded ball to fit into the socket implanted in the patient's pelvis (not shown). This allows the patient to regain mobility,and is usually done to treat severe osteoarthritis or a broken hip. This is a Symax prosthesis | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / D & L Graphics |
Bildgröße: | 2953 px × 5927 px |
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