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When to Have Hip Revision Surgery Due to Metal-on-Metal Prostheses

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Total hip replacement surgery has been one of the most successful…

Common Symptoms of Corrosion Problems from Metal-on-Metal Implants

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In my last blog, I outlined the serious complications associated…

Can Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Lead to Early Onset Osteoarthritis?

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The hip is a ball-and-socket joint with a layer of cartilage…

Conservative Treatments to Delay Joint Replacement Surgery and Help Manage Pain

In September 2012, The Journal of the American Medical Association…

When is Hip Arthroscopy an Effective Course of Treatment?

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Arthroscopy is a surgical technique that has revolutionized procedures…

The Pros and Cons of Two Approaches to Hip Replacement: Mini-Posterior and Direct Anterior

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In my last blog post, I discussed minimally invasive surgery…

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has been a hot topic for the…

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

The latest statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control…

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