Orthopaedic hip and knee surgeon, Julius Oni, M.D., discusses treatment options for those dealing with hip joint pain. He explains the warning signs of a serious hip problem and describes what a total hip replacement is and the recovery process. Learn more at: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/orthopaedic-surgery/specialty-areas/hip-knee/
Questions answered:
1. What are the warning signs of a hip problem? (0:02)
2. Are their certain actions that are known to bother someone with a hip problem? (0:33)
3. What is a total hip replacement? How is the procedure performed? (0:57)
4. What factors make a patient a good candidate for hip replacement surgery? (1:30)
5. Which members are included on the care team when a patient is receiving a total hip replacement? (2:01)
6. How long does the procedure take? How long does a patient have to stay in the hospital? (2:24)
7. How long is the recovery process following a total hip replacement? Are there any challenges? (2:44)
8. Is there a preferred time or age for a patient to have hip replacement surgery? (3:14)
9. What are the major risks associated with hip replacement? (3:58)
10. How much pain relief or increased mobility should a patient expect following a total hip replacement? (4:29)
11. Will a patient need physical therapy? If so, for how long? (4:50)
12. What are the nonsurgical treatments available to someone with hip pain? (5:07)
Learn more at: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/orthopaedic-surgery/specialty-areas/hip-knee/
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