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How is an osteophyte removed during hip reconstructive surgery?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Hip osteophyte: Either with saw, rongeur, osteotome, or reamer.

Answered 5/3/2017

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Reach there and take: It out during the surgery.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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