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On average, yes, the replacement parts do weigh a bit more than the natural bone.
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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.
How much do the components of a total hip replacement weigh?
11.8 lbs
How much do titanium hip replacement materials weigh?
13 ounces
Can you have a baby naturally with a hip replacement?
Not as a direct result of hip replacement surgery! But should be no reason to becoming pregnant in the normal manner.
What are the advantages of hip resurfacing surgery instead of hip replacement surgery?
Advantages of hip resurfacing surgery instead of hip replacement surgery include bone preservation, reduced chance of dislocation and easier revision. You can learn more about hip resurfacing techniques from the Wikipedia website.
Will tendonitis of the hip lead to a hip replacement?
Tendinitis has been associated with inflammatory arthritis, acute trauma, and overuse syndromes, women are more commonly affected than men and it tends to affect younger patients. So if it is associated with arthritis which is the main cause for a hip replacement it could. But between arthritis and hip replacement there can be some Non surgical steps that can prevent the need for hip replacement.
Where can one find more information about hip replacement surgery?
If one were to research about hip replacement surgery they would be able to find an abundance of information from visiting their local doctor. Before heading to a doctor, many questions about hip replacement would be able to be found in a library aswell.
What are the treatments for hip dysplasia?
Hip resurfacing or total hip replacement
Best Hip replacement surgeons in Chennai?
Hip Replacement or hip arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to treat the damaged portion of the hip. A person who performs this procedure by making certain incisions to remove the damaged part of the hip and replacing them with prosthetic implants is a Hip Replacement surgeon.
Would i be too young at sixty six for a hip replacement?
If you need a hip replacement, then age is not an issue.
What bone leg is involved in hip replacement?
The femur is the leg bone involved in hip replacement.
How soon after hip replacement surgery can I donate blood?
blood plasma donation after total hip replacement
