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What is hip replacement surgery for?
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Hip replacement : Tha is primarily done for painful deformity from irregular hip ball and socket. Arthritis, trauma, avn, scfe, perthes, among other developmental diseases can be the culprit.
Answered 1/1/2021
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Osteoarthritis : Specifically, of the hip, regardless of the cause. There are a few contraindications, such as active infection in the hip, uncontrolled schizophrenia, and a few others. Your specialist will help you with this.
Answered 6/6/2013
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