Twins have simultaneous and free hip replacements

UPDATED 19:03 PM EST, December 7, 2012

BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) — To make the high school cheerleading team 40 years ago, twins Deborah and Sandra Fanelli performed an acrobatic move called "the flying splits."

The memory recently drew a rueful laugh from the once-active sisters, who in recent years have had trouble simply walking.

Severe arthritis has nearly crippled Sandra, known as Sam, who uses a walker. Deb has relied on a cane.

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