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Is it possible to have a fused hip conversion to a hip joint replacement?
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Yes: See a hip specialist who has done many of theses. It is not a straight forward/routine operation. For the success of the operation one factor is important: preserved buttock (abductor )muscles.
Answered 11/7/2012
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Absolutely: While a complex hip operation, a fusion can be converted successfully to a hip replacement. Be sure to see a surgeon well versed in this procedure to minimize your risk of complications.
Answered 12/7/2015
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