Your Guide to Total Hip Replacement - Softcover

Fairview Health Services

9781577491644: Your Guide to Total Hip Replacement

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1577491645 ISBN 13: 9781577491644

Publisher: Fairview Press,U.S., 2009

This is an invaluable guide to everything you need to know about hip replacement. More than 500,000 hip replacements are performed annually worldwide, with that number projected to rise by up to 40 per cent in the coming years as the population ages.This easy-to-read guide prepares patients for hip replacement surgery and helps increase their chances for a fast and full recovery. It includes practical advice on getting your home ready for your return after surgery; understanding the nature of the surgery; why and how to get in good physical health before the operation; exercises to do during your recovery; and how to go about bathing, dressing, walking, and doing other daily post-operative activities.

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Fairview Health Services is a not-for-profit, community-focused health service that has been providing compassionate care for more than 100 years.

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