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Completed hip replacement
In hip replacement surgery, the hip socket and the top of the thigh bone are replaced. This picture shows a completed hip replacement.
Current as of: November 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise StaffMedical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal MedicineBrian D. O'Brien MD - Internal MedicineAdam Husney MD - Family MedicineKathleen Romito MD - Family MedicineKenneth J. Koval MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic TraumaJeffrey N. Katz MD, MPH - Rheumatology
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Kenneth J. Koval MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma & Jeffrey N. Katz MD, MPH - Rheumatology
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