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What are possible risks from hip replacement surgery?
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Notable risks: Blood clot - in legs or lungs infection fracture of femur loosening or wear of the implant over time (think of your new hip like tires on your car, more miles = less time that they last) nerve injury bleeding change in leg length.
Answered 1/15/2016
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