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“My past experiences with JIS for a partial knee and later a hip replacement went very well. So, faced with increasing pain and loss of mobility in my other hip years later, there was no question that I would seek advice. I got an immediate appointment when I called. Once the decision was made that surgery was the best option, all follow up work was done the same day. Very organized and professional. The use of minimally invasive surgical techniques really speeds recovery.” — John F.
Orthopedic surgeons perform more than 1 million total joint replacements in the United States each year — a number predicted to quadruple by 2030. Are you considering a joint replacement?
If you are one of many people contemplating the surgery, even if you’re still young, gathering information can help you understand how best to prepare for surgery and recovery.
Here are 10 questions to ask your orthopedic surgeon before you undergo joint replacement surgery, as well as some tips to make the recovery process a smooth one.
After discussing these and any other questions you may have with your surgeon, you’ll be armed with the knowledge you need before undergoing joint replacement.
Once you’ve worked out the details of your joint replacement with your surgeon, the next step is to set up a recovery space at home. For lower extremity surgeries, you’ll likely use a walker for a week or two in most cases, so you’ll want to make sure that couches, chairs, rugs and other obstacles are arranged safely so they won’t interfere with your movement or cause you to fall.
It’s also a good idea to talk to your friends and family about how they can help you recover after surgery. The vast majority of people who have joint replacement surgery go home the same day, so you’ll want to have a caregiver stay with you for the first few days. Beyond that, you’ll need someone to drive you to follow-up appointments and physical therapy, so reaching out to your support network ahead of time may help everyone figure out how and when they can pitch in.
As far as getting physically prepared right before surgery, you’ll be given a list of instructions about when to start fasting, which medications to stop and other details before surgery. It’s never too late to ask questions if you’re not sure about something, so don’t be afraid to reach out to your surgeon’s office with any concerns.
Recovery varies from person to person, depending on factors such as how healthy the person is before surgery. In general, most patients, whether they’ve had a hip or knee replacement, are walking around without needing a cane or walker by six weeks after surgery.
After about three months spent focusing on strengthening, most people can get back to doing what they love, including golfing, gardening and playing tennis. The body still is healing for upwards of a year, however, so people can expect to continue gaining function and mobility over the next six months.
Curious about joint replacement but not sure if you’re a good candidate? Getting the answers to all your questions is as easy as setting up a consultation to see if you should get a joint replacement even while young. Soon, you could be joining the millions of people living full and active lives after joint replacement surgery.
If you’re considering a joint replacement, come see the experts! Schedule a consultation with a joint replacement surgeon at JIS Orthopedics today to live without limits!
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