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an involved patient. As a result, she received exactly the type of surgery she wanted."
In total joint replacement surgery, the main questions . concern blood toss and the type of prosthesis or new joint.
"Considering the area from which CMH draws its staff, the hospital is likely to have a hospital staff of much higher quality than a large city hospital or medical center anywhere. ”
Hopper chose to have a press fit joint which does not use cement to hold it in place. It must be fitted perfectly, and the bone grows into the prosthesis. This choice is particularly good for younger patients such as Mrs. Hopper. Joint replacements have a life expectancy of fifteen years, and the press fit is easier to replace the second time. Press fit joints also avoid problems related to cement cracking, breaking, and loosening.
“We’re careful about blood toss during joint replacement surgery,” said Dr. Allen, “but many patients need two or three units of blood.”
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