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Q: Can you have a hip replacement without a general anaesthetic?
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Where is hip replacement surgery performed?

Hip replacement surgery can be performed in a general hospital with a department of orthopaedic surgery, but is also performed in specialized clinics or institutes for joint disorders


What are the treatments for hip dysplasia?

Hip resurfacing or total hip replacement


What should you do after a hip replacement?

Aftercare for hip revision surgery is essentially the same as for hip replacement surgery. The major difference is that some patients with very weak bones are asked to use canes or walkers


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Is a total hip replacement a recommended treatment for subluxation?

This question should have been posed in another way, "Is there any chance of subluxation/luxation of a hip, no matter with or without hip prosthesis?"... And the answer is YES....so if you go for a total hip replacement, remember that you might unfortunately experience subluxations here too.. Sincerely, H.A.Khan


Would i be too young at sixty six for a hip replacement?

If you need a hip replacement, then age is not an issue.


How soon after hip replacement surgery can I donate blood?

blood plasma donation after total hip replacement


What is the diff - between hip replacement and hip revision?

Hip replacements can be both. But a revision is simply when they have to re-operate, or revise an exisiting hip replacement, often by putting a new one in.


Do you need to be concerned that your hip replacement joint squeaks?

A replacement hip should not be squeaking. Contact your surgeon regarding this. There may be a recall on the replacement hip, or there may be a more simple solution. Do not assume that this is normal.


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Hip arthroplasty is a hip replacement. Arthropathy is any joint disease.


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Can you have a baby naturally with a hip replacement?

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