title: [Hip endoprosthesis].
abstract: The replacement of a hip joint after osteoarthritis or fracture is today a standard surgical procedure and performed worldwide in about 750,000 cases. Since it is possible to achieve durable anchorage of implants in bone and to effectively treat loss of function and pain of the hip joint, this operation belongs to the most successful in our times.Therefore, a differentiated technology has developed that encompasses modern implant materials, biomechanical knowledge, and surgical techniques. Current standards in this procedure are demonstrated.
authors.affiliation: Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Katholisches Klinikum Mainz. kirschner@veh-mainz.de
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kirschner
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000379:methods; D001843:Bone Cements; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements