Hip arthroplasty is an operation performed with an incision close to the upper thigh and through which the implant is replaced by a metal, porcelain and polyethylene implant.
Hip prostheses can be fixed by applying a special cement (cemented prosthesis), which sticks and hardens after a few minutes, allowing patients to charge immediately after surgery.
Uncemented prostheses are applied under pressure (press-fit). They are produced with a rough and porous surface, usually coated with hydroxyapatite, to allow a process of incorporation inside their pores, allowing a very firm and lasting fixation.
When the knee has an inflammatory injury (arthritis) or other injury (traumatic for example), simple activities such as walking or climbing stairs can become difficult. There may be pain even at rest.
It will always be medical decision to do a total knee arthroplasty. Joint arthroplasty is a safe and effective procedure to relieve pain, correct deformities in the limb, and help return to normal activities.
Being a reference in the applied techniques, it made the launch of the Book in EFOSTDr. Henrique Jones Senior Editor and Co-Editor of the book Knee Surgery - Vol. I and II (Knee Surgery)Surgical Techniques in Sports Medicine - Knee Surgery Vol.1 and Vol.2 provides orthopedic surgeons with a step-by-step collection of surgical techniques. Each chapter explains how to perform a single surgical procedure in its entirety, from diagnosis, preparation, surgical technique to closure and rehabilitation, in addition to detailing the pre and postoperative complications and how best to avoid them. The handy, easy-to-use format makes this book an invaluable resource for all surgeons involved in the treatment of traumatic and orthopedic injuries.
