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Which bone is involved in hip replacement surgery? The bones involved in a hip replacement surgery include the pelvic bone and the ......
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Which bone is involved in hip replacement surgery?

The bones involved in a hip replacement surgery include the pelvic bone and the ......

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Cartilage is removed and replaced with prosthetic components. The damaged femoral head is removed and replaced with a metal stem that is placed into the hollow center of the femur.
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Hey!

The Femur is the main bone that is use, also know as the "thigh" bone, also one of the longest.

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