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Hip surgeries eliminate pain and increase patients' mobility. Hip replacement surgery, which replaces the original joint with a prosthetic implant, is a common solution for older patients who suffer from arthritis. Other types of operations may work only on select portions of the hip, such as the socket.
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Preoperative Preparation
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What to Expect on the Day of Surgery
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As total hip replacement is an invasive treatment with a long rehabilitation period, some physicians don’t like to offer the option to patients older than 85, and that is also why some older patients are reluctant to choose it when it is presented.
From Mitchell Sheinkop, MD, Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago
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