The acetabular component is held tightly in the pelvis by making the socket slightly smaller than the acetabular component, and wedging the implant into the bone. The implant has a rough surface to allow bone to grow into the surface of the implant over time.
Steps of a Hip Replacement
By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide
Updated: January 12, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
Once the damaged bone has been removed from the acetabulum, the new socket of the hip replacement can be inserted. The socket of the pelvis is called the acetabulum, and the part of the hip replacement inserted into the socket is called the acetabular component. Some people also call this component the "cup."
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- Diagnosis of Hip Arthritis
- Removing the Worn Out Hip Joint Ball
- Removing the Worn Out Hip Joint Socket
- Placement of the Acetabular Component
- Preparing the Femur
- Placement of the Stem
- Insertion of the Ball
- Final Hip Replacement Implant
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