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    Questions to Ask Your Doctor

    December 2, 2016 - 11:30 am

    The questions below provide a way to discuss your joint pain with your doctor or specialist, and whether you’re a joint replacement candidate. Take them with you to your doctor, and be sure to ask any additional questions you may have to address your
    concerns:

    • Are there any pain relief options for me that could work as well as joint replacement?
    • If I have joint replacement, how much will it relieve my pain?
    • How is the procedure done?
    • What do you do to manage the pain after the surgery?
    • What are the risks or complications of joint replacement?
    • How long will I be in the hospital, and how soon after having the procedure can I get back to normal daily activities?
    • Is joint replacement covered by my insurance?
    • After the procedure, will I see you or my regular doctor for follow-up care?
    • If I decide to have joint replacement, which company’s product do you think will be best for me? Why?
    • If I have joint replacement, will you perform my surgery? How many of these procedures have you performed?
    • What kind of activities will I be able to participate in after joint replacement?

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