MODEL RELEASED. Hip replacement surgery. Surgeon during a hip replacement operation. This is carried out when hip joints become stiff and painful due to arthritis or a severe break. The ball at the top of the femur (thigh bone) is removed and replaced with a metal ball. This is held in place by a shaft which is glued into a cavity drilled in the femur. The socket in the pelvis is also removed and replaced with a plastic cup which holds the ball. Hip replacements can provide years of mobility for patients,but often become loosened and need to be replaced | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Knapton, Chris |
Bildgröße: | 4563 px × 3109 px |
Modell-Rechte: | vorhanden |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
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