Definition of nervous for English Language Learners. : 1  having or showing feelings of being worried and afraid about what might happen. : 2  often or easily becoming worried and afraid about what might happen. : 3  causing someone to feel worried and afraid : making someone nervous.
Most patients after hip surgery are kept on partial weight-bearing for 6 weeks. In theory, patients with cemented prostheses are capable of bearing full weight immediately after surgery. The cement has reached 90% of its strength some 10-15 minutes mixing.
The implant for a total hip replacement is composed of 3 parts: the stem, the ball, and the socket. The stem is made out of metal, usually cobalt-chrome or titanium, and is placed within the native thighbone. The ball is usually made out of polished metal or ceramic, and fits on top of the stem.