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Hip replacement death rates show 'dramatic fall'
Death rates following hip replacement surgery fell by half in England and Wales between 2003 and 2011, a study in The Lancet has found.
The researchers said that fitter patients and better physiotherapy could be behind the decrease.
They added that simple treatment options would reduce the risk further. Full article here.
Last modified: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 15:03:58 GMT