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I had a hip replacement that got so infected, that they couldn't replace the prosthesis, because the ball and joint were eaten away. i just learned about the reverse operations. would that type of surgery help me?

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I do not think so.

Answered 1/20/2023

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A member asked:

I had a hip replacement that got so infected, that they couldn't replace the prosthesis, because the ball and joint were eaten away. i just learned about the reverse operations. would that type of surgery help me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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