List Books » What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Decisions
Authors: Ronald P. Grelsamer
ISBN-13: 9780446679770, ISBN-10: 0446679771
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Date Published: March 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Readers get the facts they need to make informed decisions about hip and knee replacement surg-eries-the two most common joint replacements in America. Hundreds of thousands of Americans suffer from painful, deteriorating joints-and for many, surgery is their only option for relief. Now, Dr. Ronald P. Grelsamer gives readers all the information they need to decide whether hip or knee replacement is the right choice. From the history and evolution of joint implants to the significant differences between types of implants and surgeries, he arms readers with the need-to-know facts for a lasting recovery, including a step-by-step physical program to recover from surgery in the shortest time possible. Dr. Grelsamer also examines the risks and limitations, informing readers under which conditions surgery would actually be more damaging than beneficial. This complete guide addresses every area of concern that a patient may have and enables them to take control, ask the right questions, and live joint-pain free!
Introduction: Why You Need This Book | ix | |
Part I. | An Overview | |
Chapter 1 | Who Needs a Joint Replacement? Arthritis, AVN, and Femoral Neck (Hip) Fractures | 3 |
Chapter 2 | Nonoperative Alternatives | 25 |
Chapter 3 | Operative Alternatives to Joint Replacement Surgery | 43 |
Chapter 4 | What Exactly Is a Joint Replacement? | 48 |
Chapter 5 | Getting Ready for Surgery | 64 |
Part II. | The Hip | |
Chapter 6 | The History of Hip Replacement Surgery | 83 |
Chapter 7 | The Anatomy of the Hip | 95 |
Chapter 8 | How Surgery Is Performed--The "Routine" Hip Replacement | 100 |
Chapter 9 | How Surgery Is Performed--The Difficult Hip Replacement | 122 |
Chapter 10 | Your Hospital Stay, Day by Day | 134 |
Chapter 11 | Going Home After Hip Replacement Surgery | 144 |
Part III. | The Knee | |
Chapter 12 | The History of Knee Replacement Surgery | 153 |
Chapter 13 | The Anatomy of the Knee | 160 |
Chapter 14 | How Knee Replacement Surgery Is Performed | 163 |
Chapter 15 | Your Hospital Stay, Day by Day | 171 |
Chapter 16 | Going Home After Knee Replacement Surgery | 182 |
Part IV. | Controversies and Admonitions | |
Chapter 17 | Do's and Don'ts After Surgery | 191 |
Chapter 18 | Complications | 196 |
Chapter 19 | Do You Really Want the Latest Implant? The Mini-incision, Partial Knee Replacements, and Other Controversies | 225 |
Chapter 20 | The Economics of Joint Replacement Surgery | 236 |
Chapter 21 | How to Choose a Surgeon | 243 |
Chapter 22 | Answers to Common Questions | 250 |
Glossary | 259 | |
Index | 265 |