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All 217 patients equal to or less than 45 years of age at time of surgical intervention presenting to our centre with MoM-HR between May 2002 and May 2011…

…This study indicates that MoM-HR is a suitable option for young individuals…

…The survivorship of HR in the less than 45 age group was similar to that of total hip replacement, as well as HR in older patients. Given the proposed benefits of HR, this procedure may be viewed as a viable option in patients aged less than 45 years.