In our lifetime most of us will be faced with some type of hip replacement or hip surgery, resurfacing, or other hip procedure. Hip problems can be incredibly painful as they are such a necessary part of our ability to walk or sit properly. There are so many things that can go wrong, from arthritis to falls, from osteoporosis to other joint and many auto-immune diseases. Today we are going to present a wealth of information on the hip and some of the pros and cons of hip replacement surgery. Rather than retype what many experts in the field have already provided, we are providing links to articles that are available on the internet. Many of those articles provide extensive information.
Let’s start with a definition. “Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi (half) replacement. Such joint replacement orthopedic surgery generally is conducted to relieve arthritis pain or fix severe physical joint damage as part of hip fracture treatment. A total hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty) consists of replacing both the acetabulum and the femoral head while hemiarthroplasty generally only replaces the femoral head. Hip replacement is currently the most common orthopedic operation, though patient satisfaction short and long term varies widely. ” This definition is from the Wikipedia. There is a great deal of additional information available at this site. Please refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_replacement for the balance of information that they provide.
Although we do not recommend specific doctors or clinics, another good site to look through would be at http://www.medicinenet.com/total_hip_replacement/article.htm.
How can Home Health help you with hip replacement? After surgery, the patient is sometimes placed in a rehabilitative center for physical therapy. Many times the patient will be allowed to return directly home. In order to make the transition and recovery palatable, it is important that the patient have help at home. Help with learning to properly use a walker and/or cane as healing takes place; help in completing basic daily activities; help with housekeeping, help with meal preparation, and often help with transportation to follow-up visits. The amount of help depends on many things such as the over-all health and strength of the patient, the age and prior activity levels of the patient, and the amount of help already available. Home Health companies can generally work with your insurance company to determine your coverage. They also have a variety of disciplines available to staff your needs. Non-medical help such as housekeeping, transportation, and meal preparation can be provided by either the non-medical side of the company, or by subcontracting those services to a Home Care company. Skilled help such as nurses, physical therapists, and social worker services should be immediately available. Generally speaking, the insurance company is willing to work with these companies as they can provide high quality care in the comfort of your home. You experience faster recovery as you are with your family and friends, but you have the help and expertise that you need readily available to you. The over-all costs are subsequently lower to both you and the insurance company.
This information is provided by Odessa Home Health, serving the Greater Denver Metropolitan Area. Please let us know if there is any way we may be of help to you. Our website is www.odessahh.vpweb.com
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