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Should i avoid heat or ice after hip resurfacing? how should i care for the pain after my hip resurfacing? should i use ice packs or heat?

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Dr. Bertrand Kaper answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Ice and exercise: If you have had recent hip resurfacing surgery, ice and physical therapy are best to treat your pain. Heat should only be used for muscle soreness after the initial inflammation from surgery has subsided.

Dr Dougherty agreed

Answered 9/2/2016

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See below: This should all be covered by your surgeon. If not ask.

Answered 9/28/2016

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