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Is there a difference between the replacement hip prosthesis used in minimally invasive surgery and the one used in traditional surgery?

April 26, 2017hip Invasive minimally prosthesis replacement surgery traditional Used

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Is there a difference between the replacement hip prosthesis used in minimally invasive surgery and the one used in traditional surgery?

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No, the same components are used in MIS hip replacement surgery that are used in traditional surgery. They are just put in through smaller incisions in the skin and muscle using specialized instruments. The components have a long track record of excellent performance.