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Revolutionizing Mobility: The Journey of Hip Replacements
This chapter delves into the evolution of prosthetic hips and their transformative impact on joint replacement and limb preservation. It highlights both the historical context of surgical practices and the groundbreaking innovations that led to the success of metal prosthetics, especially the pioneering Austin Moore prosthesis.
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