European Market Report for Hip Replacement Devices 2016; New Report Launched
A primary total hip replacement (THR) replaces the entire hip joint. THR implants typically have three components: a stem, a head and an acetabular cup. The stem anchors the implant in the femur; the portion of the stem that emerges from the femur and attaches to the head is known as the neck. The head is ball-shaped and replaces the natural head of the femur. It articulates with the cup, which sits in the acetabular fossa. THR implants are either...
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