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Regenerative medicine offers an alternative to hip replacement

By Jennifer O'Hara • January 3, 2021

Regenerative medicine offers an alternative to hip replacement
Jan. 3, 2021

Hip replacement surgery is a common procedure that is necessary when the hip joint is worn or damaged. But what if the joint replacement could be avoided? Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Medicine is pioneering alternatives for some patients.

On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Rafael Sierra, an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic, discusses regenerative medicine alternatives to hip replacement, which is now available for some patients.

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