The prosthetic acetabulum is a component of a prosthetic hip and is similar in design to the femur with a head, a neck and a femoral component. The acetabulum, a cup-shaped depression at the base of the hipbone (into which the ball-shaped head of the femur fits, forming a ball and socket joint), is drilled out and replaced with an artificial socket. The prosthesis is made of a metal alloy, usually Continue Scrolling To Read More Below...