Hip Resurfacing

Each individual has his/her own set of expectations. Our advise is designed to answer the most frequently asked questions of concern and each individual is different. Each patient is treated as an individual with general health, age and attitude considered.

• An important thing to remember, you are not sick. You have a problem with your hip that needs to be fixed, so it's important to consider yourself not sick. Therefore getting back on your feet after surgery is the most important goal. 'Motion is Lotion.'
• In the first week you may experience:
  1. Swelling: from your thigh down into your foot is common.
  2. Bruising: marked bruising can be found in some patients. This can be found from your thigh down into your foot.
  3. Muscle soreness, your muscles can feel stiff and sore to touch.
• For the first 2 weeks after surgery, your activity level is usually limited, however, you will be able to walk independently, use the bathroom and perform normal activities of daily living.
• After 2 weeks you will be able to engage in moderate activities, i.e. driving a car and climbing stairs.
• Within 6 weeks you will have resumed most of your normal activities. Complete surgical healing takes 6 - 8 weeks. During this time some swelling and discomfort is normal, and should be manageable with the prescribed medication.
• The most important thing is to have a positive attitude.
• Resurfacing the bones in your hip can relieve your pain and stiffness and return you to most of your activities you enjoy.

With the hip resurfacing you can look forward to getting back into the swing of things and enjoying life as it was before you were in pain.