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definition
A surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, that is, a hip prosthesis. A total hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty) consists of replacing both the acetabulum and the femoral head.
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has exact synonym
Hip Replacement Arthroplasty, Hip Prosthesis Implantation, Hip Replacement, Total Hip Replacement
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Laura Harris