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Old 10th Oct 2007, 20:19
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gingernut
 
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I guess the first question to ask is, how young is young?

Complications aside, (which are few), most hip replaced patients usually move and function better than they previously did.

I'm told that the operation is simpler than a knee replacement, but I'm afraid I'm no expert.

I'd have no qualms flying on an aircraft piloted by such patients, but as usual check with your ame etc etc.

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