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Who is a good candidate for a hip replacement?

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Who is a good candidate for a hip replacement?

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Has your doctor recommended hip replacement for you? Arthritis in your hips may make you a candidate for this surgery. Orthopedic surgeon Vonda Wright, MD, discusses hip replacement.

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