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Evolution of the Mckee's prosthesis, the stem is covered by hydroxyapatite.

Evolution of the Mckee's prosthesis, the stem is covered by hydroxyapatite.

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Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi (half) replacement. Such joint replacement orthopaedic surgery is generally conducted to relieve arthritis pain or in some hip fractures. A total hip replacement (total hip art...