A Total Hip Replacement Involves Replacing

question 80

Multiple Choice

A total hip replacement involves replacing

• A)the acetabulum only.
• B)the head of the femur only.
• C)the patella and distal condyles of the femur.
• D)both the acetabulum and the head of the femur.
• E)one entire side of the pelvis.

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Definitions:

Congenital Disorders

Health conditions or physical abnormalities present from birth, often resulting from genetic factors or environmental influences during pregnancy.

Wasting Away

A condition characterized by the gradual decline of muscle mass and body weight, often due to chronic illness or malnutrition.

Abduction

The movement of a limb or other part away from the midline of the body or from another part.

Extremities

The terminal parts of the body—the arms, legs.