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The skeleton is the body's framework and also protects the internal organs. The hip joint carries most of the body weight. As a person's age, the bones become thinner and more fragile, increasing the risk of injury.

The hip joint is located in the pelvis. It connects the body (torso) with the legs and supports the weight of the body. The bones of the pelvis - the pubis, ischium and ileum - form a ball joint to the thigh bone, the femur, the body's longest legs. Injuries and age wear can damage the joint, which increases the risk of hip fractures and hip fractures. A hip fracture in most cases repaired with the insertion of an artificial hip joint.

During the operation, with the insertion of a new hip, hip socket cleaned of all cartilage and degenerative changes. A plastic cup sited in the inflated hip socket. The apex of the thigh bone is impassive, and a metal ball attached to the top of the leg. Metal ball attached to a short metal stem which is inserted into the marrow of the femur to make certain immovability to the prosthesis.

The patients and elderly patients with osteoporosis are at increased risk for hip fracture and may need hip replacement surgery. There are several potential complications associated with this procedure that should be discussed with your doctor before surgery.

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