ISBN-13: 9781882883554 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 194 str.
The decision to undergo a total hip replace-ment can sometimes take years to make, but having a hip replacement can change a person's life. Many questions surface whenever someone is faced with a major surgery, optional or otherwise. This book answers these questions and gives use-ful and relevant information that will assist not only with the decision to have the joint replacement, but also with recovery afterwards. From choosing an orthope-dic surgeon to the importance of exercise, this book covers all the major issues and topics regarding a total hip replacement. Deciding to have surgery is a very personal and indi-vi-dual choice. Many factors play into the decision, including age, general health, lifestyle, limitations from hip pain, and individual personalities. Taking this guide along on a total hip replacement journey will help tremendously in reaching the goal of being functional and pain free again.
The decision to undergo a total hip replacement can sometimes take years to make, but having a hip replacement can change a person’s life.Many questions surface whenever someone is faced with a major surgery, optional or otherwise. This book answers these questions and gives useful and relevant information that will assist not only with the decision to have the joint replacement, but also with recovery afterwards. From choosing an orthopedic surgeon to the importance of exercise, this book covers all the major issues and topics regarding a total hip replacement.Deciding to have surgery is a very personal and individual choice. Many factors play into the decision, including age, general health, lifestyle, limitations from hip pain, and individual personalities. Taking this guide along on a total hip replacement journey will help tremendously in reaching the goal of being functional and pain free again.