Total hip replacement,coloured X-ray. The replacement hip consists of a ball and shaft,attached to the top of the femur (thigh bone),and a socket,which is fitted into the pelvis (upper left). The ball fits into the socket. Surrounding the upper part of the shaft is a metal cage held in place by wires. This cage helps the shaft to graft to the bone. However,in this patient the shaft has not properly grafted,a state known as non-union | |
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Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
Taille de l’image : | 2848 px × 4288 px |
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