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Anterior Hip Replacement

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Need A New Hip? Consider Anterior Hip Replacement Need A New Hip? Consider Anterior Hip Replacement
Need A New Hip? Consider Anterior Hip Replacement According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 300,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the United States. Anterior hip replacement is a surgical procedure that involves the replacement of damaged bones in the hip joint using an artificial hip. The procedure is typically performed when arthritis is the main reason for hip replacement, but it can also be used to replace hips with any type of damage which cause pain and loss of motion of the hip. The procedure is generally performed in one of two ways with the difference being how the hip is accessed…

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Need A New Hip? You’re Not Alone Need A New Hip? You’re Not Alone
Need A New Hip? You’re Not Alone The stiffness in your groin has become painful, making it hard to walk or get up from a chair, and even waking you up at night. Neither rest nor medication help. You may need a new hip. If you do, then you’ll be among more than 300,000 people who receive total hip replacements each year in the United States. Why Has My Hip Stopped Working? “The hip is one of the body's largest joints. Like other weight-bearing joints, it sustains plenty of 'wear and tear' that commonly lead to arthritis. In fact, arthritis is the major cause of chronic hip pain and disability, and the most common form of …

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