Hip Replacement: Understanding Leg & Joint Preparation
The leg is not cut for a hip replacement. Instead, an incision is made on the side of the hip, and the muscles and tendons are moved aside to expose the hip joint. The damaged hip joint is then removed and replaced with an artificial joint.Hip Replacement Surgery - Related Articles
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