Illustration of the pelvis of a person who has had a hip replacement, seen from behind. The prosthetic hip joint consists of a shaft and ball attached to the top of the femur (thigh bone) and a socket that is inserted into the pelvis. The majority of hip replacements are a result of osteoarthritis, 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. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / MICHAEL HOFFMANN / MEDICAL GRAPHICS |
Bildgröße: | 2745 px × 3883 px |
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