Hip Replacements Made Safer With New Allergy Test [Video]

By Nsikan Akpan | May 15, 2013 12:35 AM EDT

Denver hospital develops a blood test to protect against allergic reactions to hip and knee implants

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Hip Replacement Surgery Increases Stroke Risk

By Felix Innig | Nov 09, 2012 10:14 AM EST

People who have undergone a hip replacement surgery have a four-fold increased risk of having a stroke.

X-ray of the hip region with a metal-on-metal implant.

Hip Resurfacing Has High Rate of Failure: Study

By Felix Innig | Oct 03, 2012 04:13 PM EDT

Hip resurfacing procedures have high failure rates when compared to hip replacements, a new study reports. Researchers recommend that women must not undergo this surgery.

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