What's Involved in my Hip Resurfacing?

One you have contact us to let us know that you wish to proceed, we set a target date for your treatment once you confirm your travel arrangements, we then dispatch a confirmation letter explaining your full itinerary, and a patient pre-surgery questionnaire.

To prepare for surgery it is recommended that you carry out some exercises to get into shape see our hip surgery brochure.

If you think you may have a moth infection or bad tooth, visit your
dentist beforehand.

Arrange for someone to help you around the house for a week or two
after coming home from the hospital.

Set up a "recovery station" at home. Place the TV remote control, radio,
telephone, medicine, tissues, reading book, waste basket, and pitcher
and glass next to the spot where you will spend the most time while
you recover.

Place items you use every day at arm level to avoid reaching up or
bending down.

Stock up on kitchen supplies and prepare food in advance, such as
frozen casseroles or soups that can be reheated and served easily.

Completed and return the patient pre-surgery questionnaire.

Bring with you slippers, trainers or walking shoes, loose comfortable
clothing, dressing gown or bath robe, personal toiletries, eye glasses,
dentures, reading materials or anything to help you relax such as a
personal walkman and music.

We provide crutches.

Bring phone numbers of people you may want to call.

Bring a small amount of money for telephone calls and items such as
a magazine.

Passport.

Bring any medication and a list of any medicines that you have
been taking.

Bring along any medical reports, MRI's or x-rays that may be in you
possession. It is not necessary to have a medical referral and if you
are unable to get hold of your medical records we can manage
without them.

5 days before traveling, some vitamin & iron tablets may be taken to
boost your immune system, and an antiseptic cleansing shower gel
such as "Hubiscrub" may be used to reduce any germs that may be
present on your skin. These are obtainable from your local chemist.


The day before surgery

You will undergo a number of tests and x-rays, you will receive a clinical examination and have a consultation with the consultant orthopedic surgeon.

The anesthesiologist will review your history and type of anaesthesia used.

The Night Prior to Surgery

You will be asked not to eat or drink anything after midnight.

The Day Of Your Surgery

You will meet a registered theatre nurse who will care for you until you are moved to the operating theatre.

An IV will be started and sedative medication will be administered, anaesthesia may be started at this time.

The Hip Resurfacing Operation

Your surgery generally takes 1½ to 2½ hours, don't be surprised if the time for your surgery passes by. The theatre schedule is flexible to allow for some procedures to overrun.

After Your Surgery

You will then be transferred to your room where your family will be allowed to be with you.

You will have received extensive physiotherapy during your stay in the hospital, therefore you will be in good shape for your return home.

Continue to take any prescribed medication and follow the physician's
instructions regarding medication

Follow the physiotherapists exercises and instructions

Wear an apron for carrying things around the house. This leaves hands
and arms free for balance or to use crutches

Use a long-handled "reacher" to turn on lights or grab things that are
beyond arm's length

Preventing Blood Clots (thrombosis)

You may receive some of these drugs to take home with you.

Also see..

•   Meet the Surgeons

•   Visit the Hospital

•   Why have Surgery in Belgium

•   See Our Travel Page to Help you Plan Your Travel

•   How do I Book