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AAOS American Academy of Orthopeadic Surgeons Copyright 2000 |
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| Sometimes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That's certainly true in the case of major surgery, such as a total hip replacement. To reduce or prevent post-surgical complications, physicians commonly prescribe preventive (prophylactic) treatment. For example, a major post-surgical... (Full story) |
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