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April 24, 2009

Can you go rock-climbing after hip resurfacing?

 
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Hip resurfacing is a surgical treatment for people suffering from severe, debilitating hip pain due to arthritis or accidents. Patients considering hip resurfacing abroad are bound to have many questions, especially about activity levels post-surgery.This article will examine whether patients can take up activities like rock-climbing and other outdoor sport after their hip resurfacing surgery in India, Mexico, Costa Rica and other reputed medical tourism locations.

Outdoor Physical Activity after Hip Resurfacing

Many candidates for hip resurfacing are still in the prime of life, so concerns about activity levels are common.

  • Majority of hip resurfacing patients can return home in four to six days after surgery.
  • As with other surgeries, patients need to be careful not to contract infections. Later in life, if patients need to be operated on or even have dental work done, they should inform the doctor about their hip resurfacing surgery.
  • After hip rehabilitation, patients experience much better range of motion and strength in the hip joint. After about a year or so, they can get back to their activity levels pre-arthritis or pre-trauma. Ultimately what you can do depends on what you used to do before

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December 12, 2007

Hip Resurfacing Surgery in India—Selecting the Right Hospital & Surgeon

Hip Resurfacing India A number of people visit India for cost savings on hip resurfacing surgery. Hip resurfacing or surface replacement arthroplasty is a safer alternative to total hip replacement (THR) surgery. In hip resurfacing surgery, only the diseased part of the femur is removed and normal bone is preserved.This is unlike THR in which the complete femoral head and neck are removed, making it difficult for the patient to regain a natural gait after surgery. This article addresses the important things to keep in mind when shopping for a hip resurfacing hospital in India.India is fast emerging as a popular medical tourism destination for patients who require hip resurfacing surgery. The main reason for this is the price difference.

A hip resurfacing surgery can cost anywhere around $50,000 in USA and £25,000 in UK. In comparison, you can get a hip resurfacing surgery for as low as $15,500 in Mexico, $8,750 in Costa Rica and $8,500 in India.

In addition to price, India offers some other advantages as a destination for hip resurfacing surgery patients. India has a large pool of US and UK returned surgeons. Some of India’s hospitals

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Hip Resurfacing Surgery in India—Selecting the Right Hospital & Surgeon

Hip Resurfacing India A number of people visit India for cost savings on hip resurfacing surgery. Hip resurfacing or surface replacement arthroplasty is a safer alternative to total hip replacement (THR) surgery. In hip resurfacing surgery, only the diseased part of the femur is removed and normal bone is preserved.This is unlike THR in which the complete femoral head and neck are removed, making it difficult for the patient to regain a natural gait after surgery. This article addresses the important things to keep in mind when shopping for a hip resurfacing hospital in India.India is fast emerging as a popular medical tourism destination for patients who require hip resurfacing surgery. The main reason for this is the price difference.

A hip resurfacing surgery can cost anywhere around $50,000 in USA and £25,000 in UK. In comparison, you can get a hip resurfacing surgery for as low as $15,500 in Mexico, $8,750 in Costa Rica and $8,500 in India.

In addition to price, India offers some other advantages as a destination for hip resurfacing surgery patients. India has a large pool of US and UK returned surgeons. Some of India’s hospitals

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