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22 cze 2022 · Bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) is a surgical treatment for femoral neck fractures of the hip. An artificial joint with two bearings replaces the damaged joint. The bearings allow the head to...
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.
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.
Bipolar hemiarthroplasty is a surgical procedure used to treat hip fractures, particularly when the head of the femur is damaged. The term "hemiarthroplasty" refers to replacing half of the hip joint with a prosthetic.
31 lip 2023 · A hemiarthroplasty is a type of partial hip replacement procedure that involves replacing half of the hip joint. Hemi means “half” and arthroplasty refers to “joint replacement.” Replacing the...
15 paź 2020 · The main theoretical advantage of a bipolar femoral prosthesis is decreased acetabular cartilage erosion secondary to shared articulation within the dual-bearing system . This is in contrast to the fixed unipolar femoral prosthesis which articulates directly at the acetabular-implant interface.
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.
