What does a Hip surgeon do?

A hip surgeon performs the hip replacement surgery in which the doctor removes a painful hip joint and replaces it with an artificial joint that is made from metal and plastic component.

What are the typical symptoms of hip related problems?

The typical symptoms include the Hip pain, limping, reduced movement in the hip joint, referred pain (may be felt in the leg), muscle stiffness, and pain in the leg when some weight is applied.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Hip Orthopedic surgeon?

The investigations include Arthrography, Blood Tests, Bone Scan, Computed Tomography (CT Scan), Discography and Doppler Ultrasound.

How long does it take to recover after hip surgery?

Most hip replacement patients are able to walk within the same day or next day of surgery and can resume normal routine activities within the first 3 to 6 weeks of their total hip replacement recovery.

How do you poop after hip surgery?

The individual can poop by drinking plenty of fluids, lots of water, eating foods with fiber, like vegetables and beans and using a stool softener, if required.

Prof. Cheol Ho Kim, Hip Surgery in Incheon, South Korea - Appointment

About Prof. Cheol Ho Kim

Prof. Cheol Ho Kim is a leading Hip Surgeon with +10 years of experience in performing hip arthroscopy and artificial joint replacement procedures and treating other orthopedic medical conditions.
Prof. Kim is a professional member of the Korean Orthopedic Society, Korean Hip Society, Korean Society of Sports Medicine, AO Trauma and the Korean Society of Medical Artificial Intelligence.
After graduating from the Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, he did his postgraduation and Ph.D from Ulsan University College of Medicine. He then went on to pursue AO Trauma basic course in 2015, followed by an advanced AO Trauma course in 2016 and a medical artificial intelligence specialist training course hosted by Korea Health and Welfare Human Resources Development Institute in 2019.
Prof. Kim's expertise is in performing hip arthroscopy and artificial joint replacement procedures besides treating diseases and fractures of the hip joint and pelvis, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis.
His scholarly contributions to reputed medical journals deal with his experiences and suggestions from his practice in his area of expertise.

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