Hip replacement. Before and after X-rays of a double hip replacement,on a computer screen. The prosthetic hip joints can be clearly seen in the X-ray on the right (after). They consist of a shaft and ball attached to the top of the femur (thigh bone) and a socket (bright semi-circle above the ball) that is inserted into the pelvis. In the X-ray on the right (before),it is difficult to distinguish the joint due to osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that results in the loss of cartilage between the joint and the growth of bone in place of the cartilage. This causes pain,stiffness and loss of mobility | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Reeve, Antonia |
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