In this type of hip replacement the cup is similar to other types but the stem is different as it is not really a stem at all, but rather a larger ball that sits over the existing native femoral head (which is specially shaped using instruments to allow it to fit). This is different to […]
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Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy is a comparatively new technique practiced by relatively few surgeons. Just like knee arthroscopy it is performed under a general anaesthetic and involves making tiny incisions through which the inside of the joint is examined and procedures are performed. Unlike the knee joint, the hip joint is a ball and socket joint with […]