Question 1

can hip surgery be dangerous?

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Depends: It depends on what type of hip surgery is being done. Total hip replacement may have specific problems that include fracture, nerve injury, vascular injury, low blood pressure. Post surgery complications can include: infection, dislocation, fracture, implant rejection, blood clots, leg length problems, pain, or loss, transfusion reactions. Ask your surgeon for specific questions.

Question 2

how long to recover from hip repair surgery?

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Arthroscopy?: If you mean repair of the labrum in the hip arthroscopically, typically pro athletes return to play at an avg of 4 months postop. Most normal folks get back to complete full activities by 4-6 months. If cartilage restoration work is involved, the rehab can be longer.

Question 3

what type of exercise is best after hip surgery?

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Walking, etc: After hip surgery, for the most part, there is transient weakness of the hip abductor and hip extensors.  Therefore, after surgery, a program of walking with abductor and gluteal strengthening exercises is typically recommended.  You will want to check with a surgeon on when to begin this program.

Question 4

how do you fix a torn hip labrum without surgery?

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Depends on severity: The labrum is the rim of cartilage around the hip socket.  If a tear of the labrum is identified, the location and severity of the tear will determine whether the labrum can heal without surgery.  I would recommend a consult with an orthopaedic surgeon who peforms hip arthroscopy to discuss your individual situation.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: hip surgery?

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Surgery on the hip: Hip surgery involves open or arthroscopic surgery around the hip joint.  This could include repair of structures in and around the hip, muscle or tendon repairs, the treatment of fractures of the hip, correction of congenital hip problems, and hip replacement for arthritis.

Question 6

what do i need to know for reconstructive hip surgery?

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Your surgeon: And your hospital and therapy team. Make sure they are experts and routinely do your procedure.

Question 7

how soon after hip surgery can i have any type of sex?

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depends: Depends on the type of hip surgery procedure that was done.  Best to address this with your surgeon.  Outside of hip replacement or some major procedure like a corrective osteotomy (cutting and realigning the bones around the hip), most other hip surgeries probably woundnt limit your ability to have intercourse.

Question 8

can you tell me how to stay in shape after hip surgery?

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Water excercises: Water exercises are excellent after hip and knee surgery. The buoyancy of the water will unload the skeleton, help with balance and increase resistance to motions. From the water you can gradually start land therapy under the guidance of a good therapost.

Question 9

what alternatives are there for hip pinning surgery for my 100 yo grandmother?

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Bedrest: In general, with hip fractures the choices are surgery with improved mobility or no surgery and bedrest. Surgery does increase the short term risk a little but patients tend to do better with having their hip fractures fixed than without. Prolonged bedrest leads to bedsores, pneumonia, and a high 6 month mortality rate. Talk with the orthopaedic surgeon about your grandmother's case.

Question 10

can i get reconstructive surgery to have a rounder, fuller butt and wider hips?

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Not sure: This question is regarding plastic surgery. Okay to look up your local plastic surgeons and make an appointment. Typically the initial consult is no charge.

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