Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Regenerative medicine offers an alternative to hip replacement

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, including younger adults.

On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Rafael Sierra, an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic, discusses who may be a candidate for a regenerative medicine approach to treating joint damage.

Watch: Dr. Sierra discusses regenerative medicine alternative to hip replacement

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