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What is an artificial hip joint?

Like our normal hip joint the artificial hip joint also consist of two parts:

• Socket or cup which is made of special plastic to give smooth surface to the head of femur.

• Head (or Ball of femur) which is made of special stainless steel alloy and fits perfectly in to the cup.

These components are fixed to their respective places during surgery after proper cutting and reaming of the damaged joint.

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