Description

Overview:

This is a great book for anyone who is contemplating a total hip replacement. Patients receive information that helps them prepare for and recover from the surgery. This new book emphasizes that working closely with a team of healthcare professionals and taking responsibility for their own care and recovery is the key to a positive outcome.

Includes information on:

• • Reasons for surgery (osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, injuries and avascular necrosis)
• • Pre-surgery examination
• • Getting the body and home environment ready before surgery
• • Pre-surgery guidelines
• • The surgery (explanation)
• • Recovery in the hospital
• • Recovery at hme (incision care, bathing, physical therapy)
• • Movement guidelines
• • Exercise / activity guidelines
• • Coping with emotions