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2. Hip replacement - Wikipedia

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   Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, that is, a hip prosthesis. [1] Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi/semi(half) replacement. Such joint replacement orthopaedic surgery is generally conducted to relieve arthritis pain or in some hip fractures.

3. I'm 72 years old and my health insurance is denying my hip ...

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   KFF says that 99% of Medicare Advantage enrollees must obtain prior authorization for certain high-cost services to make sure they’re medically necessary. When it comes to denials, insurers ...

4. Joint replacement - Wikipedia

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   Joint replacement surgery is often indicated from various joint diseases, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. [citation needed] Joint replacement has become more common, mostly with knee and hip replacements. About 773,000 Americans had a hip or knee replaced in 2009. [1]

5. Arthroplasty - Wikipedia

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   For the last 45 years, [when?] the most successful and common form of arthroplasty is the surgical replacement of arthritic or destructive or necrotic joint or joint surface with a prosthesis. [ medical citation needed ] For example, a hip joint that is affected by osteoarthritis may be replaced entirely ( total hip arthroplasty ) with a ...

6. Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement surgery after fall in ...

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   Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi, 84, underwent a successful hip replacement surgery after falling while in Luxembourg with a congressional delegation, her office said Saturday. "Earlier this morning ...

7. Nancy Pelosi underwent 'successful' hip replacement surgery ...

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   WASHINGTON – Former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., had a successful hip replacement surgery after sustaining an injury during a trip to Luxembourg, her office said in a statement on ...