However if it gets damaged it.
Hip cartilage replacement 2018.
The cartilage that lines your hip joint is a smooth material that helps you move effortlessly.
Choosing ortho sport spine physicians for your hip cartilage repair can prevent total hip replacement surgery and help you return to high function activities with optimal hip health.
Eventually after a couple of years the patient s body will replace the material by growing new bone he says.
Imperial college london summary.
February 7 2018 source.
Surgeons are treating patients with a new type of hip implant.
New procedure may replace traditional hip replacement surgery written by matt berger updated on september 24 2018 subchondroplasty involves an injection of bone substitute.
New hip resurfacing implant could lead to better outcomes for patients date.
Focal or discrete cartilage loss can result from an injury or trauma.
In the hip cartilage is the smooth white surface that lines the ball and socket of the joint.
Cartilage is the smooth and nearly friction free material that lines our joints providing effortless motion over those countless miles.
Symptoms of hip cartilage damage.