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Hip resurfacing

Osteoarthritis of the hip joint can lead to severe pain and interfere with the quality of life for sufferers. Thanks to advancements in medicine over the past 20 years the afflicted can now have hip replacement surgery with an excellent outcome. Arthroplasty of the hip, or hip resurfacing arthroplasty is accomplished by removing a considerably …

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Hip Implant

If you suffer from hip arthritis, a hip replacement may be an answer to your pain and discomfort. There are several types of hip implants. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the different types before you have to make the decision to have a hip replacement. Hip replacements are the most common …

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Minimally invasive hip or knee replacement

Minimally invasive hip replacement is a relatively new surgical technique that has been done by a small number of surgeons within the past few years. A minimally invasive technique is done slightly differently by each of these surgeons. Basically, the techniques uses a smaller in length surgical incision. The well-known hip replacement surgical procedure generally …

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Complications after joint replacement

Total joint replacements are commonly performed at the knee, hip and shoulder. Less commonly other joints such as the elbows, wrists, ankles and fingers are replaced. Some of the complications which effect individuals who undergo any of these total joint replacements are discussed below. Because these are complicated and intricate surgeries, all surgeries are done …

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