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Mark
Das Hüftgelenk des Patienten war bereits vor der Operation schwer verletzt worden.
The patient's hip joint had already been badly injured before the operation.
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Jenny
Allerdings hatte er vor dem Unfall stets einen Helm getragen, was Schlimmeres verhinderte.
However, he had always worn a helmet before the accident, which prevented more serious injuries.
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Mark
Bei der Demonstration wurden die Arme der Teilnehmer in einer eindrucksvollen Show der Einigkeit verbunden.
At the demonstration, the participants linked their arms in an impressive show of unity.
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Jenny
Sofern die Reha planmäßig verläuft, wird er innerhalb weniger Monate wieder mobil sein.
If the rehab goes according to plan, he will be mobile again within a few months.
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Mark
Hätte die medizinische Versorgung schneller reagiert, wäre die Heilungsphase deutlich kürzer ausgefallen.
If medical care had responded faster, the recovery period would have been much shorter.
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Jenny
Dennoch zeigt die Statistik, dass solche Verletzungen selten ohne Spätfolgen ausheilen.
Still, statistics show that such injuries rarely heal without long-term effects.
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Mark
Soweit ich weiß, wendet das Krankenhaus moderne minimalinvasive Verfahren mit großem Erfolg an.
As far as I know, the hospital uses modern minimally invasive procedures very successfully.
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Jenny
Das ist beruhigend, denn die Wahl der Methode beeinflusst maßgeblich das Ergebnis.
That's reassuring, because the choice of method greatly affects the outcome.
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Mark
Wenn die Übungen konsequent durchgeführt werden, kann das Gelenk seine Funktion vollständig wiedererlangen.
If the exercises are done consistently, the joint can fully regain its function.
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Jenny
Genau, denn Körpermechanik beruht auf einem feinen Zusammenspiel von Muskeln und Gelenken.
Exactly, because body mechanics depend on the delicate interaction of muscles and joints.
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Mark
Man sagt, dass präventive Schulungen Verletzungen um bis zu vierzig Prozent reduzieren könnten.
People say that preventive training could reduce injuries by up to forty percent.
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Jenny
Hoffentlich, denn Vorsorge ist immer kostengünstiger als jede aufwendige Operation.
Hopefully, because prevention is always cheaper than any expensive operation.
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