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181: Expert Edition: Assoc Prof Patrick Weinrauch: Orthopaedic hip specialist 'hip joint pain'

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The Benefits of Hip Resurfacing

Hip resurfacing is a bone preserving design, which is used as an alternative to hip replacement in suitable people. The problem with osteoarthritis is the cartilage that's worn away and so if we can preserve the bone, but treat the cartilage then it's a really succinct way of being able to address the problem directly. It has become less popular over time because there is a risk of allergy to the metal in the implant.

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