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Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, that is, a hip prosthesis. [1] Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi/semi(half) replacement. Such joint replacement orthopaedic surgery is generally conducted to relieve arthritis pain or in some hip fractures.
Hip replacement is a surgical procedure performed in dogs and cats as a salvage procedure, to alleviate severe pain in the hip due to, for example, hip dysplasia or irreparable bone fracture. [1] [2] The procedure replaces the head of the femur and the acetabulum with prosthetic implants. [1] Because animals under about 40 pounds (18 kg) carry ...
Hip fracture. A hip fracture is a break that occurs in the upper part of the femur (thigh bone), at the femoral neck or (rarely) the femoral head. [ 2] Symptoms may include pain around the hip, particularly with movement, and shortening of the leg. [ 2] Usually the person cannot walk. [ 3]
Hyperthyroidism is the condition that occurs due to excessive production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. [ 3] Thyrotoxicosis is the condition that occurs due to excessive thyroid hormone of any cause and therefore includes hyperthyroidism. [ 3] Some, however, use the terms interchangeably. [ 5]
Most patients are diagnosed between the age of 30-50. Tenosynovial giant cell tumor ( TGCT) is a group of rare, typically non-malignant tumors of the joints. TGCT tumors often develop from the lining of joints (also known as synovial tissue). [ 1][ 2][ 2]: 100 [ 3][ 3]: 245 . Common symptoms of TGCT include swelling, pain, stiffness and reduced ...
Summary. Hip pain while walking is a common complaint. Many causes of hip pain exist, including arthritis, trauma, overuse, infection, inflammation, or a back or spine problem. Some of these ...
Felty's syndrome. Felty's syndrome ( FS ), also called Felty syndrome, [ 1] is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by the triad of rheumatoid arthritis, enlargement of the spleen and low neutrophil count. The condition is more common in those aged 50–70 years, specifically more prevalent in females than males, and more so in Caucasians ...
Hormone replacement therapy ( HRT ), also known as menopausal hormone therapy or postmenopausal hormone therapy, is a form of hormone therapy used to treat symptoms associated with female menopause. [ 1][ 2] Effects of menopause can include symptoms such as hot flashes, accelerated skin aging, vaginal dryness, decreased muscle mass, and ...