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An Insider's Guide to Orthopedic Surgery
A Physical Therapist Shares the Keys to a Better Recovery
Elizabeth Kaufmann3
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About
Nearly two million Americans undergo elective orthopedic surgery each year. And the numbers keep growing-hip replacements are projected to double over the next fifteen years, and knee replacements will quadruple. When you are ready for your procedure, you'll want a copy of An Insider's Guide to Orthopedic Surgery at your side. It is the only book that will help you prepare yourself (and your home) for a quicker and more thorough recovery. As a physical therapist who has spent more than seventeen years helping patients through recovery, author Elizabeth Kaufmann discusses the things that your surgeon won't cover. You'll get detailed, practical instruction on:
• Preparing your home for the equipment you'll need upon return
• Understanding what will happen at every step of your hospital stay, from arrival through surgery to release (which will likely be sooner than you expect)
• Getting the best care from therapists and other hospital and rehab staff members
• Dealing with pain throughout the healing process
• Building a support network to help provide care during recovery
You'll also learn the difference between a physical therapist and an occupational therapist; be ready for that first session; and find out the advantages of home therapy, sub-acute rehab, and outpatient therapy. If you have been suffering from chronic pain in the shoulder, knee, or hip, joint replacement can offer a second chance at restoring the life you desire. An Insider's Guide to Orthopedic Surgery will help you get ready for it.
• Preparing your home for the equipment you'll need upon return
• Understanding what will happen at every step of your hospital stay, from arrival through surgery to release (which will likely be sooner than you expect)
• Getting the best care from therapists and other hospital and rehab staff members
• Dealing with pain throughout the healing process
• Building a support network to help provide care during recovery
You'll also learn the difference between a physical therapist and an occupational therapist; be ready for that first session; and find out the advantages of home therapy, sub-acute rehab, and outpatient therapy. If you have been suffering from chronic pain in the shoulder, knee, or hip, joint replacement can offer a second chance at restoring the life you desire. An Insider's Guide to Orthopedic Surgery will help you get ready for it.