Virtual Hip Replacement Surgery
Directions: Go to the following address http://www.edheads.org/activities/hip/index.shtml and answer the questions below.
1. Which hip do you think needs surgery?
2. Why is it critically important to protect the sciatic nerve throughout this procedure?
3.Why should we try to ream more towards the top of the acetabulum?
4. Why does the plastic liner offer more coverage at the top, back part of the cup?
5. Why does the patient have osteophytes?
1. Which hip do you think needs surgery?
2. Why is it critically important to protect the sciatic nerve throughout this procedure?
3.Why should we try to ream more towards the top of the acetabulum?
4. Why does the plastic liner offer more coverage at the top, back part of the cup?
5. Why does the patient have osteophytes?