Many factors play a role in the decision as to what joint replacement is right for a patient the installation of an artificial hip is long not only even more a procedure that is carried out in extremely old people. The unhealthy diets and false charges in the modern life contribute, have already 50 years old and younger now so worn hip joints, that they hardly endure the pain. A cure of osteoarthritis (painful hip osteoarthritis) is unfortunately not yet possible. Only the course can be delayed and fighting the pain,”says Dr. med. Stephan Elenz, chief physician of the clinic for accident, recovery and orthopaedic surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital, Mulheim an der Ruhr.

In severe cases the worn joint must be replaced by an artificial.” An artificial joint is used then but not for eternity. Dr. Elenz: Like all international studies show, a hip prosthesis can approximately 10 to 20 years “functional stay then she can loosen up.” Which in turn requires mostly a consequence surgery just in patients, which at the onset of their first joint replacement 50 years or younger. What decides which prosthesis for which patient is suitable, and read the pros / cons have cemented across non-cemented prostheses, in the lengthy interview: interviews/hueftprothese_dr_elenz.html rheinruhrmed.de is a free and independent online health magazine for the Rheinland and Ruhr area and is published by a group of freelance journalist from the region. rheinruhrmed.de is a pure information portal (without any consulting activity!); the online magazine is financed exclusively through advertising. Contact: rrm Rhine RUHR MED Zeche Zollverein, Hall 10 Gelsenkirchener Strasse 181 45309 Essen phone + 49 (0) 201-7591340 M. Rabe