A Chondrolabral junction injury is damage where the hip labrum meets the joint cartilage. It involves the rim of fibrocartilage (labrum) and the smooth cartilage covering the socket (acetabulum). Clinicians commonly use this term when evaluating hip pain and mechanical symptoms. It is often discussed in the context of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears.
Chondroplasty is a surgical technique used to smooth and stabilize damaged joint cartilage. It is most often performed during arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint surgery). The goal is to remove unstable cartilage flaps and create a more even joint surface. It is commonly discussed in the knee, and it is also used in the hip, shoulder, and ankle.
Chondral loss means loss or wearing away of articular cartilage in a joint. Articular cartilage is the smooth, low-friction surface that covers the ends of bones. The term is commonly used in orthopedic notes, MRI reports, and surgical findings. It helps describe cartilage damage that may contribute to joint pain and stiffness.
A Chondral flap is a type of cartilage injury inside a joint. It describes a section of smooth joint cartilage that has partially lifted or peeled away from the underlying bone. It is most often discussed in sports medicine and arthroscopy reports for the hip, knee, and ankle. Clinicians use the term to describe what they see on imaging or during surgery and to guide treatment planning.
A Chondral defect is an area of damaged articular cartilage inside a joint. Articular cartilage is the smooth, low-friction surface that helps bones glide. This term is commonly used in orthopedics, sports medicine, and radiology reports. It often comes up when evaluating hip pain, groin pain, catching, or stiffness.
Ceramic-on-polyethylene THA is a type of total hip arthroplasty (THA), also called total hip replacement. It describes the “bearing surface” where a ceramic ball moves against a plastic (polyethylene) liner. This design is commonly used in modern hip replacement to help the joint move smoothly. It is selected as part of a broader surgical plan based on patient factors and implant options.
Ceramic-on-ceramic THA is a type of total hip arthroplasty (total hip replacement). It uses a ceramic femoral head that moves against a ceramic liner inside the hip socket. It is designed to restore smoother hip motion when the natural joint is damaged. It is commonly used in surgical treatment for advanced hip arthritis and related conditions.
A Ceramic liner is a hard, smooth insert used inside the artificial hip socket during total hip replacement. It sits within the metal acetabular cup and forms the bearing surface of the new joint. The Ceramic liner typically articulates (moves against) a femoral head made of ceramic or metal. It is most commonly discussed in the context of hip arthroplasty implant materials and wear performance.
A Ceramic head is a smooth, hard ball-shaped implant used in hip replacement surgery. It replaces the natural “ball” of the hip joint at the top of the thigh bone (femur). It is most commonly used in total hip arthroplasty (total hip replacement). It is chosen to help the artificial hip move smoothly against a liner inside the hip socket.
A Ceramic femoral head is the smooth, ball-shaped “head” part of a hip replacement implant made from a ceramic material. It replaces the natural femoral head at the top of the thigh bone (femur). It is most commonly used in total hip arthroplasty (total hip replacement) and some revision hip surgeries. Its main role is to articulate (move and glide) against a liner inside the artificial hip socket.