All of the various components of the hip joint – bone, ligaments, cartilage, and muscle – assist in the mobility of the human body. Damage to any single component can negatively affect range of motion and ability to bear weight on the joint. Arthritic degeneration or physical trauma affecting the bones in the hip joint can necessitate total hip replacement, partial hip replacement or hip resurfacing.
All of the various components of the hip joint – bone, ligaments, cartilage, and muscle – assist in the mobility of the human body. Damage to any single component can negatively affect range of motion and ability to bear weight on the joint. Arthritic degeneration or physical trauma affecting the bones in the hip joint can necessitate total hip replacement, partial hip replacement or hip resurfacing.
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