Hip replacement

What is Hip replacement?

It is the removal of worn out hip joint and replacing with artificial prosthesis.There are mainly two types- hemiarthroplasty and total hip replacement.

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I had a hip replacement 8 wks ago. when I went for my 2nd checkup the dr. saw a shadow where the socket was he does not use cement he asked me how...

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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

The recent onset of pain in the hip joint after a period of pain free total hip replacement (THR) is not a good...

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my blood pressure is raised 128 over 90 my doctor said one of my liver enzymes is high, for the last 18 months i have had trouble with my hip and...

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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You high blood pressure and pain with hip replacement. Celebex and...

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my mother is suffering from osteoarthiritis and degenerative changes .doctor had told her to go for a hip replacement.but since she had already...

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I have studied your case and I can assure you that hip replacement is a successful procedure and can be done safely in your mother. Do not worry if...

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