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Questions and Answers About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

Do you have questions about metal-on-metal hip implants and recent recalls?  The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has put together some frequently asked questions to help:...

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Metal-on-metal hip implants: What patients need to know

While surgery is not always the first or best option for every patient, hip replacement surgery to replace the diseased hip joint with an artificial joint may be advised to help relieve pain, increase...

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What You Need To Know About Metal on Metal Hip Implants

There have been many media reports lately about metal-on-metal hip implants and the potential risk they pose. It can be confusing for patients and families to sort through the information and to know...

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Update on the DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit

    An Articular Surface Replacement, removed from a patient.Photo Credit: The New York Times Metal on metal implants for hip replacement surgery have been the subject of intense scrutiny and media...

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