Usage Note
Hüftgelenk is the ball-and-socket joint connecting the femur to the pelvis. Hüftgelenksarthrose (hip osteoarthritis) and künstliches Hüftgelenk (artificial hip joint) are frequently encountered in health reporting.
Examples
"Nach der Operation am Hüftgelenk musste er lange Reha machen."
Natural Translation
After the hip joint operation, he had to do a long rehabilitation.
Literal Translation
After the operation on the hip joint, he had to do a long rehab.
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