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Hip osteotomy or hip replacement. which is better?
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Replacement: There are very, very few indications for an osteotomy in this day and age. If the arthritis is bad enough, replacement is usually the most reliable choice.
Answered 11/27/2017
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A hip or 2: You have not specified the reason. My experience dictates that an osteotomy will end up with a thr. Get a 2nd opinion.
Answered 11/26/2013
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