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The image shows a side-by-side comparison of a total femur prosthesis/implant (on the left) and a human femur bone (on the right) that have been removed during surgery.
The prosthetic implant is a metallic device designed to replace a partial or complete part of the femur and the hip joint, commonly used in hip replacement surgeries. The femur on the right has a metal plate and screws, indicating it may have been previously repaired due to a fracture or other structural issue.
The femur on the right was removed because it was no longer functional or viable for the patient’s mobility, and it was replaced with the prosthetic implant on the left. The metal plate and screws on the femur suggest prior surgical intervention.
Such a replacement is done in cases where the damaged femur is replaced due to issues such as osteoarthritis, a failed fracture repair, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, bone tumors, or complications from previous surgery. The implant restores hip joint function, alleviates pain, and improves mobility.
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