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		Webcast: Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
		Podcast: Women and Sports Medicine
		Animation: Arthroscopy

Jennifer Baima, MD

John Ready, MD

What is involved in hip replacement surgery?

Hip replacement (arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure to replace or restore a damaged hip joint to ease pain and improve mobility. Artificial materials, such as metal, polyethylene or ceramics, are used to either resurface the hip joint or replace it totally with a prosthesis.

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..First Steps to Orthopedic Health

Here’s a list of simple steps that everyone can take to help improve their bone health:



	Take your vitamins Calcium and vitamin D can help to prevent and even reverse bone loss.



	Be physically active Exercise at least 30 minutes every day to increase bone density.



	Maintain a healthy weight Being underweight increases the risk of bone loss and fractures.



	Don’t smoke and limit alcohol Smoking and heavy drinking reduce bone mass.



	Reduce risk of falls Keep walkways clear and be particularly careful on stairways.

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