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If
your doctor suggests hip surgery as a treatment for your injury or
arthritis of the hip, you may feel a little scared and unsure about
what’s
likely to happen to you. Relax. Getting the right information and
knowing
the options can help you approach your impending treatment
in a calm, unstressed state of mind.
Hip
anatomy> bones,
cartilage, ligaments and muscles
Hip arthritis> causes, symptoms and treatment
Non-surgical alternatives> conservative measures to relieve your pain
Total hip replacement> implant components and procedure
Minimally-invasive
hip replacement>
smaller
cut/faster recovery
Computer-assisted
hip replacement> the new solution, how it works, patient benefits
and equipment
Surgery day> pre-operative procedures, preparation for the hospital, day of surgery and recovery
Post-operative care> possible
complications
and precautions
Rehabilitation> early
rehabilitation, precautions,
at home and long-term goals
Life after hip
surgery> activities
to avoid and how
long your implant will last
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