Glossary

Hip prosthesis

Hip prosthesis

Hüftprothese·Also: künstliches Hüftgelenk

A hip prosthesis is an artificial hip joint that replaces a worn or injured joint. It is frequently used in advanced osteoarthritis of the hip joint.

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