Total hip replacement and the older man: More options than you really need
Total hip replacement has become routine. Any man healthy enough for the surgery can get a high-tech mechanical prosthesis to restore a painful, failing natural joint to its former function. More than 285,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the United States, and new options have emerged to meet the demand. For example, you may have heard about hip resurfacing, a procedure in which damaged portions of the joint are sheathed in durable metal.
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