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Hip Replacement Surgery: Cape Breton Regional Hospital

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Orthopedics and Perioperative Services

This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. How the hip works, what osteoarthritis is, how surgery is done, types of surgeries, and Hip Precautions are explained. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, exercises, what to expect when you go home, and equipment are covered.

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