Airport metal detectors are sensitive to metals, and will detect metal hip implants. Dr. Wickum has tips to insure that your airport security screening goes smoothly. Hip implant device...
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Surgery is an important decision. Dr. Wickum offers a list of questions every patient should discuss with their surgeon when they are considering surgery. The decision to undergo any...
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Meet Summit Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daren Wickum. He uses his knowledge of joint reconstruction and expertise in direct anterior hip replacement surgery to help his patients maintain an active...
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Will your age affect the success of your hip replacement surgery? Dr. Wickum weighs in with his observations, based on extensive experience. Osteoarthritis is among the most common forms...
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The technology of artificial hip implants is improving. Dr. Daren Wickum explains how medical advances have affected the life of a hip implant and discusses how long a hip...
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