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Bone Density After Hip Surgery Mostly Unchanged

BONE mineral density (BMD) assessment using radiofrequency echographic multispectrometry (REMS) shows that age, sex, and BMI remain the strongest determinants of bone health, even in the context of total hip replacement surgery. A new study found that metal implants contribute minimally to measured changes in femoral neck BMD.

Source: European Medical Journal

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