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Hip Resurfacing Recovery - Sports After Hip Resurfacing Surgery

April 24th, 2009        
 
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People considering hip resurfacing abroad are bound to have many questions, especially about activity levels post-surgery recovery.This article will examine whether patients can take up sports activities like rock-climbing and other outdoor sport after their hip resurfacing surgery in India, Mexico, Costa Rica and other reputed medical tourism locations.

Hip Resurfacing Recovery & Outdoor Sports Activity

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 arthritis developed.
  • Patients who were into swimming, walking, gardening and driving can return to these

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Finding an Expert Orthopedic Surgeon in India, Costa Rica or Mexico

February 3rd, 2008        
It is estimated that from over 150,000 to 600,000 people from USA, Canada, and Europe travel overseas each year for medical treatments. Of these, a large number of people visit India, Costa Rica & Mexico for orthopedic surgeries, including knee, hip, and shoulder surgeries. Many elderly people with chronic problems, such as hip or knee osteoarthritis, need surgery to get back their quality of life. However, they cannot afford the cost of private treatment in their own countries and opt to visit hospital overseas where the cost is substantially lower. This article focuses on the factors you should consider when looking for an expert orthopedic surgeon in India, Mexico or Costa Rica for a hip, knee, or shoulder surgery. High cost in USA and long waiting times in UK and Canada are the primary reasons that drive patients to India for orthopedic surgery. Orthopedic Surgeon Doctor - India - Costa Rica

While the cost of a total hip replacement in USA is around $40,000, the same surgery in India costs only $8,000 & $11,400 in Costa Rica. Similarly, a total knee replacement that costs around $45,000

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