When you hear the term “hip replacement,” you probably picture a retiree getting ready to have their hip replaced with an artificial hip. We certainly help a number of patients in their 60s and 70s, but over the last decade we’ve seen a sizable shift in the age of the patient who is walking into our
Common Hip Replacement Surgery Risks And How We Prevent Them
Even the most basic of surgeries carry some type of risk, and although we as a medical community are getting much better are reducing the risk of complications, no surgery goes as planned 100 percent of the time. With that said, there are a number of things Dr. Botero and his team do to reduce your
How To Prepare For Your Hip Replacement Surgery
If you are told that you need surgery, you probably want to do everything in your power to help ensure the surgery is a success. Even though you’re not the one performing the operation, you play a very large role in the success of your operation, and a lot of work begins before you go under the
6 Tips For A Successful Recovery After Hip Replacement Surgery
While the hip replacement operation may get most of your attention, how you rehab in the days and weeks following your surgery plays a significant role in your recovery. Doing some activities when tolerable and avoiding other risky actions can make a huge difference in your functional ability and
