
How Durable Are Hip and Knee Replacement Prosthetics?
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Historically, hip and knee replacement surgery was performed to treat severe arthritis in those aged 65 and older. The common belief was that a prosthetic joint usually would last for 10 years, then wear out or loosen requiring more surgery.

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When to Have Hip Revision Surgery Due to Metal-on-Metal Prostheses
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Common Symptoms of Corrosion Problems from Metal-on-Metal Implants
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The Pros and Cons of Two Approaches to Hip Replacement: Mini-Posterior and Direct Anterior
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Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Top 20 Questions to Ask Your Orthopedic Surgeon Prior to Hip or Knee Surgery
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On my medical blog, I have discussed many topics surrounding…

Top Five “Need-to-Knows” about Hip Replacement Surgery
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The Success of Total Hip Replacement Surgery Is Highly Associated with Cup Position
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Sharing Surgical Techniques with Orthopedic Surgeons Abroad
As part of the Holy Cross Hospital International Team,…

How to Minimize Risks Prior to Joint Replacement Surgery
Determining potential risk factors for each patient prior to…



