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==Overview==
==Overview==
Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS). Surgery is usually reserved for patients with hip dislocation.
[[Surgery]] is not the first-line treatment option for patients with [[Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome]] ([[HGPS]]). [[Surgery]] is usually reserved for patients with [[hip dislocation]].


==Indications==
==Indications==


*Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS). Surgery is usually reserved for patients with either:
*[[Surgery]] is not the first-line treatment option for patients with [[Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome]] ([[HGPS]]). Surgery is usually reserved for patients with either:
**Hip dislocation
**[[Hip dislocation]]
***Reconstructive hip surgery can be done in patients who are suffering with hip dislocation.
***Reconstructive [[Hip (anatomy)|hip]] surgery can be done in patients who are suffering with [[hip dislocation]].
***But the risk of comorbidities after the surgery should be considered.
***But the risk of [[comorbidities]] after the surgery should be considered.


==References==
==References==

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Overview

Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS). Surgery is usually reserved for patients with hip dislocation.

Indications

References

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