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Here we will provide you with some useful information on hip replacement, we will show you the principal features of our Minimally Invasive Surgical Tecnique (AMIS^®), and above all we will give you the possibility to get a direct contact with the ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON nearest to YOU.

Total hip replacement

Total hip replacement surgery substitutes the damaged bone and cartilage of the joint with polyethylene (a plastic material) or ceramic and metallic components.

The artificial joint is a spherical articulation, composed of a femoral stem with a head (sphere) and a socket cup (hip socket).

The stem is made of metal (usually a Titanium or Cobalt Chrome alloy or stainless steel), which guarantees a maximum biocompatibility. The femoral head is made of ceramic or metal. The cup is made of polyethylene or metal with a porous surface (which guarantees a perfect bone integration). A cup liner, made of ceramic or polyethylene, assures a long life for the artificial joint, even when loaded under stresses.