Frequently Asked Questions:

TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY

 6. How long have you performed THR’s also?
11. What other complications might I be at risk for?
14. What might I expect as far as surgery and complications in case of revision surgery?
15. What is the cost of the surgery?
16. What kind of follow up will be required?
18. If I decided to have the surgery, when might I be able to schedule it?
20. I can try to obtain digital copies of my X-rays, but if they are not available, where can I FEDEX my originals?
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 full weight bearing can start?
25. Should I bring my own crutches to the hospital?
26. Are physiotherapeutic exercises necessary before the operation?
27. How big is the incision of the operation?
29. Which approach do you use?
30. Where do I have to pay attention after a total hip replacement?
31. How long do I have to stay in the hospital?
32. How is the wound getting closed?
33. When do the stitches or staples have to be removed?
34. When do I need a total hip replacement?
35. When do you use a prosthesis with ceramic-on-ceramic or metal-on-metal?
38. What treatment is possible before a total hip replacement?
40. Can both hips be operated at the same time?
46. When can I drive a car?
62. How many revisions from resurfacing to THR have you performed ? What are the potential complications of
    such a revision ?
72. Are there any special precautions to be made with respect to dental care for patients with hip implants?
 

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