Frequently Asked Questions:

POST-OPERATIVE PERIOD

16. What kind of follow up will be required?
19. What is the normal recovery time? Time on crutches? Time with a cane? Time before I can begin most
    normal exercise?
21. How long after the procedure crutches have to be used?
22. What is the weight-bearing program after a total hip prosthesis?
23. When can I get out of bed after surgery?
24. When can full weight bearing start?
30. Where do I have to pay attention after a total hip replacement?
31. How long do I have to stay in the hospital?
33. When do the stitches or staples have to be removed?
41. Should I use a heating pad or ice packs?
42. Do I have to take medications after the operation?
43. How long will my leg continue to swell and hurt?
44. What kind of shoes should I wear?
45. When can I go up and down stairs?
46. When can I drive a car?
47. How much exercise can I do and when have I done too much?
52. Is autologous blood transfusion done?
53. What are squeaking noises?
54. What is clicking, clocking or clunking?
61. What happens when the installed hip wears? What will I have to do?
63. Do people who are excellent skiers return to the level of excellence that they were used to, and in what time
    length (from your knowledge and experience with such people)?
64. What kind of physical therapy do you recommend for your resurfacing patients and for how long?
66. Are there any known risk factors for fracture?
67. Are there any known risk factors for avascular necrosis (AVN) after hip resurfacing?
72. Are there any special precautions to be made with respect to dental care for patients with hip implants?

 

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