Tag: arthroplasty

Total Hip Replacement is one of the most common operations performed in the developed world today. Anincreasingly ageing population means that the numbers of people undergoing this operation is set to rise. There are a numerous number of prosthesis on the market and it is often difficult to choose between them. This paper reviews the relevant anatomical and biomechanical principles in THA. It goes on to elaborate on the structural properties of materials used in modern implants and looks at … Continue reading “Contemporary Total Hip Replacement: A Basic Science Perspective”