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7 wrz 2024 · A 3-piece bipolar hip prosthesis is used in partial hip replacement surgeries, featuring a femoral stem, an inner metal head, and an outer shell. It allows d...
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In this video, we have discussed different types of Modular Bipolar Prosthesis & other related instruments for the surgery.DM us here https://www.facebook.co...
14 sie 2024 · Bipolar hip replacement is a type of partial hip replacement where the femoral head (the ball) is replaced with a prosthetic implant. Unlike total hip replacement, which replaces both the ball and the socket, bipolar hip replacement involves only the femoral head.
The unipolar replacement is rarely performed and most of the partial hip replacement surgeries are bipolar. In a bipolar hip replacement, the prosthetic head of the femur actually consists of two balls. A smaller metallic ball rotates inside the larger metallic ball.
If the prostheses used for partial hip replacement is a single piece with the femur ball on a stem which can be inserted into thigh bone, it is known as the unipolar hip replacement. But if the prosthesis used consists of a ball and socket joint it is known as the bipolar hip replacement.
13 lip 2024 · What is a Bipolar Hip Prosthesis? Imagine a ball and socket joint which is your hip joint. In a healthy hip, the ball (femoral head) at the top of the thighbone fits snugly into the socket (acetabulum) of the pelvis.
