X-ray (rear view) of the pelvis of an adult woman, showing an artificial (prosthetic) hip joint replacement. At left is a metal ball-and-socket implan

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X-ray (rear view) of the pelvis of an adult woman, showing an artificial (prosthetic) hip joint replacement. At left is a metal ball-and-socket implant forming a prosthetic joint between the pelvis and the thigh-bone (femur). This surgery is often conducted to treat arthritis.

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