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What would be a highly effective joint care supplement following hip replacement?

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Dr. Bertrand Kaper answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

None needed: Once a hip joint has been replaced, there is really no additional supplement that will be needed. Your body will continue to produce the synovial fluid necessary to lubricate the artificial joint. Otc joint care supplements can help the native (non-replaced) joints if there is any arthritis.

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Answered 4/5/2015

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