[DOC] [TLE] Hip Replacement - procedure, recovery, test, blood, pain ... [PAR] It is a type of surgery done to replace or reconstruct a joint. ... is shaped like a ball
; and a part of the pelvic bone called the acetabulum, which looks like a hollow or 
socket. ... Avascular necrosis often affects the top of the femur that forms part of 
the hip joint. .... A reamer is used to prepare the socket for the prosthesis (B). [DOC] [TLE] Micro-Posterior Hip Approach - BoneSmart [PAR] When the top of the femur is visualized along with the joint, special instruments 
are used ... screws are inserted into the femoral head and used to gently lift the 
head out of ... instruments called reamers into the correct position to prepare the 
socket. ... Now the rest of the trial components are replaced with the actual 
implants... [DOC] [TLE] Hip Resurfacing-OrthoInfo - AAOS [PAR] The hip is a ball-and-socket joint. ... Because the components (called implants) 
used in hip replacements and hip ... Because hip resurfacing removes less bone 
from the femur (thighbone) than a ... These differences in walking are quite subtle
, however, and special instruments are needed to measure them. ... Top of page. [DOC] [TLE] Hip resurfacing - Luxor Medical Center [PAR] The hip joint provides the ability to move your leg through a wide range of 
motions. ... The leg is rotated so that the top of the femur (femoral head) is 
separated from the pelvic bone ... A specialized instrument called a reamer is 
used to remove the cartilage and any damaged bone .... Arthritis and Joint 
Replacement Clinic. [DOC] [TLE] Parts & Materials - Dr. Bal Orthopedics [PAR] By reaming away the damaged bone and cartilage, fresh bone is exposed, and a 
slightly ... The stem has a metal junction at its top end, designed to fit an artificial 
ball. ... What materials are used in a hip replacement or resurfacing? ... This layer 
of tissue, called the hip capsule, forms around the prosthetic joint after surgery. [DOC] [TLE] Patent US8096993 - Surgical technique and instrumentation for ... [PAR] Jan 17, 2012 ... Improved instruments for modifying a shape of a proximal femur of a patient for ... 
Thus, for joint replacement surgery, particularly for hip replacement surgery, ... 
the size of the incision needed to implant joint prostheses through so-called ... of 
the femur, and broaches, reamers, and rasps, used to clean and... [DOC] [TLE] Anterior Hip Replacement - New York Joint Replacement [PAR] Anterior Hip Replacement is a minimally invasive hip surgery to replace the hip 
joint ... A special operating table is used that facilitates various anatomical 
positions ... The femur (thigh bone) is separated from the acetabulum (hipbone 
socket).The acetabulum (socket) is prepared using a special instrument called a 
reamer. [DOC] [TLE] Total Hip Replacement Surgical Procedure - Arthritis-health [PAR] Total hip replacement surgery aims to relieve hip pain and increase hip function 
by ... The surgeon dislocates the joint, removing the head of femur from its socket 
in the pelvis. ... by using a special tool called a reamer to grind down and shape 
the socket. ... A temporary prosthetic ball is attached to the top of the femoral stem
. [DOC] [TLE] Total Hip Replacement Surgery NYC | NY Bone and Joint [PAR] If hip replacement surgery becomes an option for your arthritic hip, turn to the 
experts at ... The acetabulum (socket) is prepared using a special instrument 
called a reamer. ... The femoral head which is arthritic is cut off and the bone 
prepared using .... Lenox Hill Hospital  Top 10 Doctor Rated & Awarded by 
Patients  EESKA. [DOC] [TLE] Hip Surgery Information | OrthoBethesda Hospital Bethesda MD [PAR] The ball portion of the joint is called the femoral head, and is part of the upper leg 
bone (femur). ... In total hip replacement surgery, the ball and socket that have 
been ... A special reamer is then used to remove the damaged cartilage and 
bone ... Special instruments are used to clear some of the cancellous bone from 
the... [DOC] [TLE] Procedure

Question: An instrument called a reamer is used in the replacement of this joint at the top of the femur
Answer: Hip