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Arthroplasty: how young is too young?

Arthroplasty, or joint replacement, is a procedure that is often associated with patients of an older age. It can, however, be preformed on younger patients in extreme cases. Esteemed consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon Mr Al-Amin Kassam, who practises in Exeter, explains what arthroplasty is and why it might be needed. He discusses other options available and answers whether revision surgery is more likely in a younger adult who has a joint replaced.

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