Hip replacement X-ray

, program manager, Scientific Integrity

April 26, 2012

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An x-ray of a hip replacement taken in October 2011. The two light cylinders in the middle of the image are drawstrings from the patient's pants. The image was modified from x-ray provided by Flickr user Nicole E. Engard.

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