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What is the difference between minimally invasive hip replacement and traditional hip replacement?

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What is the difference between minimally invasive hip replacement and traditional hip replacement?

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The difference is in the size of the skin incision and, more importantly, how much muscle and tissue is cut to put the total joint components in. Cutting less muscle results in less pain, less swelling and potentially a quicker recovery.