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DePuy, Food & Drug Administration, Hip Replacement, Medicine, Orthopedic surgery, Patient, surgery, UNited States
Hip Implant Removal – Total Hip Revision
With my total right hip revision planned for 1 Sept 2011, I happened to come across this video – almost wish I hadn’t!!! LOL!
Worn out hip replacement implants are replaced through hip revision surgery. Hip replacements are among the most common procedures performed by orthopedic surgeons and have had an incredibly successful record, with great results in the vast majority of patients.
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