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Choose an available procedure to read its source-linked sections and questions for your care team.
01 /Hip replacementTotal hip arthroplastyUnderstand how a damaged hip is replaced, the alternatives and evidence, and what preparation, rehabilitation and life with an implant can involve.02 /Knee replacementTotal or partial knee arthroplastyUnderstand how the knee works, why replacement may be offered, the choice between partial and total surgery, and what recovery can involve.03 /Lumbar decompression surgeryLumbar decompression, including laminectomy or discectomyExplore why pressure on nerves in the lower back may lead to decompression, what surgery changes and what recovery can involve.
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