[An assistant artificial hip joint]

Zhongguo Yi Liao Qi Xie Za Zhi. 2002 Jan;26(1):65-6.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The assistant artificial hip joint (AAHJ) is a new impermanent hip support implanted in the body. It is used for treatment of ischemic necrosis of the femoral head at the early stage. It reserves the natural femoral head, increases its containment and decreases its load, thus makes the recovery of the necrosed femoral head. The AAHJ's moving axis center is the same as that of the femoral head. Therefore, the moving range of the hip joint is very close to the normal postoperatively. The patient can walk with loading in 3 weeks after the surgical operation, and can regain his (or her) daily work and life in 2 to 3 months of the operation. The AAHJ's structure is simple and the price is cheap.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / instrumentation*
  • Femur Head Necrosis / surgery
  • Hip Joint / surgery*
  • Hip Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Recovery of Function
  • Treatment Outcome