Life After Hip Replacement: A Complete Guide to Recovery & Rehabilitation

Expertly navigate your recovery process after hip replacement surgery with LIFE AFTER HIP REPLACEMENT: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO RECOVERY & REHABILITATION. This practical guide reveals tips for a speedy and minimally painful recovery, bridging the gap between scientific evidence and real world advice. Written by orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Troy A. Miles, this concise guide gives you a clear understanding of what to expect following total hip replacement surgery. In this guide, you will find information about returning home after hip replacement surgery, you will learn which home modifications are essential during the early recovery phase, and you will gain a better understanding of how to safely return to your favorite recreational activities, such as golf, skiing, and tennis. Detailed illustrations and personal descriptions of common rehabilitation pitfalls serve as a foundation to an accelerated recovery. Take control of the recovery process by educating yourself on the principles of a speedy rehabilitation. Dr. Miles welcomes readers of all ages to learn more about the rapidly evolving field of adult joint replacement. LIFE AFTER HIP REPLACEMENT: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO RECOVERY & REHABILITATION is your invaluable key to a successful recovery and improved quality of life.

DR. TROY A. MILES is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of disorders of the shoulder, hip, and knee, including joint replacement and reconstruction, and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Miles is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Association, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgery, and the North Pacific Orthopaedic Society. He has lectured at the Annual Meeting of the North Pacific Orthopaedic Society, the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Surgery of the Hand, and the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgery. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Miles maintains an active interest in academic medicine. He serves as clinical faculty at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California.