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Article: Minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty.(Home Study Program)
- Article from:
- AORN Journal
- Article date:
- June 1, 2004
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Total hip arthroplasty (THA) surgery eases pain and enhances the quality of life for many people. This is accomplished by retreading or resurfacing the acetabulum (ie, socket) and the femoral head. Arthritic hip pain is markedly improved for patients after these two worn, arthritic surfaces are replaced.
THE BACKGROUND OF THA
Since the initial total hip replacement surgeries were performed in the 1960s, emphasis has been placed on relieving arthritic pain and developing replacement parts that will last. Sir John Charnley, MD, a British orthopedist, is credited with developing the modern total hip implant. He combined a metal stem and ball with a plastic ...