After surgery / hip resurfacing ▼
CategoryI can go home after surgery, what now?
For 3 weeks after surgery it is required to take blood thinners (pills or syringe). Painkillers are taken as needed.
Physiotherapy can be..
Will I get blood thinners after resurfacing?
If you did not take blood thinners before your surgery, you will not need heavy blood thinners afterwards. We give Asaflow or..
What is the classic follow-up for a resurfacing prosthesis?
After 6 weeks there will be a postoperative check-up.
With resurfacing it is important to check the level of metal ions in the blood. A..
How will the wound be closed?
The wound is closed within the skin. Not a single thread or hook will be visible and these should therefore not be removed after 2 weeks.
Which activities can I do after a hip resurfacing?
There are no limits. The prosthesis can manage contact and impact sports (Judo, Karate, Rugby, …).
Up to 90% of our patients can handle..
Is physiotherapy necessary after hip resurfacing?
We do not recommend physiotherapy within the first 3 weeks after your surgery. Soft tissues (muscles and capsule) should heal after this..