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The hip joint is the articulation area between the pelvis and the leg to support the weight of the body posture.
The main cause of hip joint disease is the wear of the articular cartilage: osteoarthritis.
Total hip replacement surgery substitutes the damaged bone and cartilage of the joint with polyethylene (a plastic material) or ceramic and metallic components.