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replacement facts    • The prosthesis for a total hip
replacement (total hip arthroplasty) can be inserted into the
femur bone with or without cement. The options are customized
for each patient by the orthopedic surgeon.  What is a total hip
replacement?   Who is a candidate for total hip replacement?
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Learn how to prevent a broken hip with hip protectors.  Hip
Fracture Prevention - Hip Protectors   Breaking the bones of the
hip (hip fracture) is common in the elderly. This is a result of
two major factors that affect older people: (1) an increased
risk of falling because of poor stability (from a decrease in
muscle, joint, and nerve function) and poor vision; and (2) weak
bones that break easily because of osteoporosis.