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Helpful checklist: questions to ask your doctor before surgery
If you or your loved ones are about to undergo hip replacement surgery, don’t hesitate to ask questions! Here is a list of examples:
✅Which type of prosthesis is best for me?
✅What material will the implant be made of?
✅What is its average durability?
✅What are the risks of complications and how can they be avoided?
✅How many days will I be hospitalized?
✅When will I be able to return to work?
✅Will I need help at home?
✅What exercises are mandatory after the operation?
✅What to do if the pain returns?
Tip: Write down these questions and bring them with you to the exam so you don’t miss anything.
Recovery Journal: The First 4 Weeks After Surgery
Proper rehabilitation is half the battle. Here is a provisional plan (but always consult your surgeon and physiotherapist):
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