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.
After how much time can I take up driving again?
You can drive your car again 3 weeks after the surgery.
This, of course, in agreement with your physiotherapist.
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..
What is the rehabilitation process like after a resurfacing procedure?
Rehabilitation changes from person to person. After discharge from the hospital, you can get in and out of bed independently, walk with 2..
Will my health insurance reimburse the entire cost of the prosthesis?
The RIZIV (health insurance) reimburses the cost of the total hip prosthesis.
A hip resurfacing in some cases will not be reimbursed...