| Can I play sports after a joint resurfacing procedure? |
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Yes. All but contact sports are allowed and encouraged.
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| Will I still have my knee ligaments with a knee resurfacing procedure? |
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If your ligaments are present (or have been reconstructed) they will be preserved to give your knee full stability.
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| Will my hip come out of joint after a resurfacing procedure? |
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There is a very small chance this could occur and only with an unusual movement or injury.
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| Will my new joint last as long as I do? |
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In the vast majority of cases the answer is yes.
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| How long will I be away from work? |
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For sedentary jobs just a couple of weeks. For heavy work 4 to 6 weeks is recommended.
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| How long will I be in bed after surgery? |
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Just a matter of hours as they effects of anesthesia wear off. You can use your new joint right away.
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| Will my surgery be “less invasive”? |
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Yes, new techniques limit the extent of surgery from what was done just a few years ago.
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| Will I receive “new technology”? |
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Yes. A joint made of a new super metal, ceramic or ultra high molecular weight polyethylene will be used.
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| What it the risk of infection? |
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This is less than 1%.
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| Will I need a blood transfusion? |
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Rarely is this necessary anymore.
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| Will my joint be replaced? |
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No. Your joint will be resurfaced. The old term is still often used but almost all your bone is kept and only the damaged surface is replaced.
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| How long will I be in the hospital? |
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Surgery on first day. One or two days to recover before going home.
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| Which hospital will be used? |
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The Swedish Orthopedic Institute.
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| Will there be a need for banking of my own blood, or do you use a blood salvaging technique? |
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No blood donation is necessary. Blood transfusions are not necessary.
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| How many BHR resurfacings have you performed? |
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I have performed approximately 1200 hip resurfacing procedures. We perform BHR resurfacing procedures every week and offer both the BHR and C+ options.
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| When did you complete you BHR training? |
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In 2006 (before the US release). I originally learned hip resurfacing from Dr. Townley in the 1980s.
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View resurfacing FAQs here.
View common concerns after resurfacing FAQs here. |
