Anatomy: Hip Joint

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What is the acetabulum?

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The cup-shaped socket of the hip joint where the head of the femur articulates to form the ball and socket of the hip joint.

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Allogenic

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1.  tissue or cells taken from a genetically different individual of the same species, that is transplanted into another.

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Ankylosing spondylitis

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1. a type of arthritis that affects the joints of the spine. It causes arthritis symptoms like pain and stiffness of the lower back that gets worse over time and interferes with daily activities.

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Arthrodesis

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1.  is the surgical fusion of two or more bones in a joint to eliminate painful movement, provide stability, and give pain relief.

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Arthoscopy

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1. a surgical procedure that inserts a small camera probe into a joint to view the internal structures.

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Autologous

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1.  a medical procedure or treatment that uses a person’s own cells, tissues, or blood. Cells or tissues are collected before a treatment and returned to the patient at a later time.

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Avascular Necrosis

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1.  the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply. When the blood supply is cut off, the bone tissue dies and the bone collapses.

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Bone Marrow Transplant

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1. a procedure that replaces damaged bone marrow with healthy stem cells. These stem cells travel to the bone marrow to produce new blood cells.

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Callus

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1. thickened layers of skin, often on the hands and feet where friction repeatedly occurs.

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Chondromalacia

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1. damage to the cartilage under the kneecap when the knee is overused or injured. It is usually treated with rest, pain relievers, and physical therapy if needed to restore alignment.