Hip Surgery (IMAGE)

The Ottawa Hospital

Hip Surgery

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New research suggests that keeping some operating rooms free for emergency surgery (such as hip surgery, pictured above) could save money in addition to improving patient outcomes.

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The Ottawa Hospital

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