This handbook tells you everything you need to know before you undergo hip replacement or resurfacing surgery. Dr. M.E. Hecht, an orthopedic surgeon who has performed hundreds of hip surgeries and even undergone a double hip replacement herself, discusses your decision to have surgery, the risks involved, and also what you should keep in mind as you choose your medical team. She tells you step by step what you'll need to do to before the day of your surgery, and then walks you through the procedure itself so that you know ...
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This handbook tells you everything you need to know before you undergo hip replacement or resurfacing surgery. Dr. M.E. Hecht, an orthopedic surgeon who has performed hundreds of hip surgeries and even undergone a double hip replacement herself, discusses your decision to have surgery, the risks involved, and also what you should keep in mind as you choose your medical team. She tells you step by step what you'll need to do to before the day of your surgery, and then walks you through the procedure itself so that you know exactly what to expect. Dr. Hecht even discusses how to prepare your home in advance to make life easier upon your return from the hospital. Sharing her own experience as a hip surgery patient, she also discusses your recovery following surgery, and includes handy checklists and advice to help you plan for your post-surgery weeks.
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