J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1979 Dec;14(4):591-600. 10.4055/jkoa.1979.14.4.591.

The Scientic Basis and Problem in Total Hip Replacement

• Kim YM

• KMID: 2460258
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1979.14.4.591

Abstract

The treatment of hip diseases by total hip replacement has grown during the past 10 years all over the world, and in our orthopedic society this surgery seems to be growing increasingly. At this polnt it must be important for hip surgeon to have full range of basic knowledge in the total hip implant to avoid unexpected complications. In this article a short history of hip arthroplasty, the inherent defect and basic biomechanical aspect of total hlp are presented. And some preventive measures are also suggested for the inherent defect of total hip implant.

MeSH Terms

Arthroplasty
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip*
Hip
Orthopedics