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What is the difference between a right vs left hip joint replacement?
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Like your hands.: Mirror image prosthetics are used, assuming a double joint replacement is deemed advisable.
Answered 2/13/2013
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Generally nothing: The surgery is performed the same way. Most implants are universal and can be used right or left. The surgeons goal is to places them at the appropriate angles for each side. Some of the femoral components have the angles built in and therefore come in a right and left.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Hip left vs right: Most femoral stem joint implants are "sided" with a specific version, or take-off, of the neck/stem. The sockets are usually the same on right and left, just angled and verted/rotated to the appropriate angle.
Answered 10/27/2012
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