For people suffering from chronic, crippling hip pain, hip replacement surgery may be the only choice for a full, pain-free life.  But choosing hip replacement Frisco TX is just the beginning.  The next step is choosing the best orthopedic surgeon, then preparing for surgery, recuperation and rehabilitation.  For patients and caregivers, part of this process is making the right preparations before surgery so that the post-operative period is as smooth as possible.

1.  Learn as much as you can about the procedure.  Do your homework by finding websites for orthopedic doctors that explain in detail what the surgery will be like and what you should expect.  Ask your doctor as many questions as you need to and, if possible, take someone with you to your doctor’s appointments, especially the appointments right before surgery.  Another person may remember details you forget.

2.  Get help for your recovery period.  Make sure you have friends or family ready to, not only take you to and from surgery, but to stay with you after surgery.  Prepare them for the fact that you will need help for at least a week or two after surgery.

3.  Meet with your physical therapist.  Physical therapy will play an integral part in your full recovery from hip replacement Frisco TX.  Meeting with your physical therapist before surgery will give you some idea of what will happen when therapy begins and the therapist can tell you what you need to do to maintain mobility in your hips in the period right after surgery.

4.  Buy helpful devices.  Get secure handrails for your tub or shower to keep from falling and a long-handled grabber to keep you from having to climb to reach things.  Also helpful will be an apron or a jacket with large pockets for carrying things around the house.  If you become unbalanced, your hands will be free to grab onto something to steady yourself rather than worry over dropping whatever it is you carry.

5.  Stock up on food.   Make sure you have enough food to last at least two weeks.  Try to prepare casseroles or other dishes that can be reheated without much effort.

6.  Prepare your house.  Set up the spot where you will spend most of your recovery time at home and make sure it is on the same floor as a bathroom so that you don’t have to climb stairs..  Set up a table next to a comfortable chair or bed that has remote controls, tissue, medicine, telephone and charger.  Make sure your walker or crutches are close by and remove all tripping hazards like extension cords and small rugs.

Not every eventuality can be planned for when it comes to surgery for hip replacement Frisco TX but there are things you can do that will lessen your anxiety before surgery and ease your recuperation at home.  The most important thing you can do to insure an excellent outcome is to call the physicians at Texas Orthopedic Partners at 469-287-7179 to make an appointment for a consultation.  They will explain everything you need to know about hip replacement from surgery to physical therapy.  Visit www.texasorthopartners.com to learn more.

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Frisco Texas Ortho Partners
4401 Coit Rd, Suite 203
Frisco, 75035
469-287-7179