The Scientic Basis and Problem in Total Hip Replacement
10.4055/jkoa.1979.14.4.591
- Author:
Young Min KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Arthroplasty;
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip;
Hip;
Orthopedics
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1979;14(4):591-600
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The treatment of hip diseases by total hip replacement has grown during the past 10 years all over the world, and in our orthopedic society this surgery seems to be growing increasingly. At this polnt it must be important for hip surgeon to have full range of basic knowledge in the total hip implant to avoid unexpected complications. In this article a short history of hip arthroplasty, the inherent defect and basic biomechanical aspect of total hlp are presented. And some preventive measures are also suggested for the inherent defect of total hip implant.
