Hip Replacement Experts Answer Your Questions - A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book

A quick yet comprehensive guide for anyone considering hip replacement surgery.Each year, more than 300,000 adults in the United States undergo hip replacement surgery. What can the many people experiencing hip pain in this country expect before, during, and after surgery? Hip Replacement-part of a new series of Johns Hopkins University Press books on specific surgical procedures-is designed to provide quick answers to all of the most common questions individuals have about hip surgery and the recovery process. Focusing on the patient experience, this frank and easy-to-use book highlights real patient experiences with hip pain, diagnosis, and treatment. The book  discusses basic hip anatomy  describes the symptoms of hip arthritis  explores alternative treatments, including lifestyle changes, medications, and surgical treatments other than hip replacement  reviews the entire recovery process, including preferred exercises to help speed your recovery and how quickly you can return to certain activities features a glossary of key terms and a list of frequently asked questions  contains numerous sidebars touching on important points to consider, questions to ask your doctor, red flags, and risks  is supplemented with useful illustrations and photographsThe book's concise format allows readers to peruse the content quickly in the days leading up to surgery and then refer to it during the recovery period. Written by experts in the field, Hip Replacement is destined to become the most trusted book on this topic. Contributors: Roy K. Aaron, MD, Valentin Antoci, Jr., MD, PhD, Travis Blood, MD, Eric Cohen, MD, Matthew E. Deren, MD, John Froehlich, MD, MBA, Derek R. Jenkins, MD, Dominic T. Kleinhenz, MD, Scott Ritterman, MD, Lee E. Rubin, MD

ISBN:	9781421429588
Publisher:	Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint:	Johns Hopkins University Press
Published date:	04 Jun 2019
Language:	English
Number of pages:	160
Weight:	168g
Height:	188mm
Width:	178mm
Spine width:	11mm

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