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Is there a partial hip replacement procedure that only replaces the acetabellum and not the femur head?
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Yes : Total refers to both sides of the hip joint - are replaced often metal on one side (the ball) and a special plastic on the other side the cup. Partial is where only one side is replaced usually the ball.
Answered 3/12/2016
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No: Both sides of the joint are almost always worn out and require at least the femoral side replaced, if not both.
Answered 12/22/2015
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No: The opposite is true that there are procedures to just replace the femoral head. On the socket side there are osteotomy procedures to change the direction and shape of the acetabulum but this is a bone redirection procedure not a replacement.
Answered 8/31/2012
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