Restoring anatomy

Smith & Nephew

The shape of your hip determines how it moves and feels. In total hip procedures, surgeons spend a lot of time assessing device position to try to restore your anatomy. Because the BIRMINGHAM HIP^◊ head fits over the neck of your leg bone in the right position for your hip ball, your anatomy is correct for you.

Even if your leg is now short due to arthritis, the BIRMINGHAM HIP^◊ head fits where your head is supposed to be, often restoring leg length lost due to the degeneration of cartilage and bone. For those patients with more severe anatomic changes, skilled, BIRMINGHAM HIP^◊ trained surgeons can sometimes correct for anatomic issues. Only a trained surgeon can assess whether you are a candidate for this procedure.

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Restoring anatomy

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