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TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT - OVERVIEW

SPINAL ANAESTHETIC

Optional but recommended

Single injection in the lower back

Helps smooth recovery 1st 6 hours

GENERAL ANAESTHETIC

All patients will be asleep under general anaesthesia  

(unless otherwise requested)

LOCAL ANAESTHETIC

Surgical injection when you are asleep

Assists with pain relief 1st 24 hours

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