Frequently Asked Questions

Hip Surgery Specifics

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What is minimally invasive surgery?

What is the advantage of minimally invasive surgery?

What is the best bearing surface in hip replacement?

What complications can occur?

Why are most surgeons not performing hip surface replacement?

What surgeons perform hip surface replacement?

Is hip surface replacement experimental surgery?

How long is the recovery?

What is the advantage of a hip surface replacement?

Do metal ions pose a health risk?

Are metal ions only present for one year after surgery?

Does insurance pay for HSR?

What is an FDA-approved implant?

What is a FDA procedure?

Why do total hip replacements dislocate?

Why are there so many restrictions with THR?

How long will my hip replacement last?

Can you lengthen my leg with a hip replacement?