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Article: Anterior hip replacement provides immediate pain relief and mobility
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- SouthtownStar (Chicago, IL)
- Article date:
- June 16, 2009
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Whether it's caused by arthritis or injury, hip pain is debilitating for thousands of Americans and severely limits their ability to move freely and enjoy many daily activities. That's why nearly 300,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed in the United States every year. But total hip replacement is a complex procedure that involves extensive rehabilitation. Fortunately, there are surgical alternatives that can improve outcomes and significantly reduce recovery times. One of them is the anterior hip, a technique that provides immediate relief and mobility - and includes comprehensive patient education and rehabilitation. Understanding hip pain Believe it or not, true hip pain is most ...