Your Heathcare Team
 During
your surgery and rehabilitation, you'll work closely with a healthcare team
that includes the following people:
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An Orthopaedic Surgeon will perform your hip replacement
surgery and monitor your recovery.
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Nurses will prep you before surgery, care for you after
surgery, and help you manage post-operative pain.
Reva's corner:
Your healthcare team will supervise your recovery, along with your medical doctor,
who will monitor your medical needs such as hypertension, diabetes, any cardiac concerns, etc.
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A Physical Therapist (PT) will help you strengthen
the muscles around your prosthetic hip, teach you exercises that will help
increase your range of motion, and show you how to get in and out of bed
correctly.
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An Occupational Therapist (OT) will teach you how to
safely perform common daily activities.
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A Case Manager will discuss hospital discharge plans
with you.
Remember to phone your orthopaedic surgeon about any questions you have concerning
your new hip.
Next: Pain Management
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