One Year Visit and Every 3 Year Schedule:
When you come in for your one year office visit, you will have x-rays of your joint replacement(s). You will then be evaluated by your surgeon, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Your surgeon will review all your x-rays as well.
When you come in for your one year office visit, you will have x-rays of your joint replacement(s). You will then be evaluated by your surgeon, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Your surgeon will review all your x-rays as well.
Recommended Routine Office Visits:
1 Year After Surgery
After 1 Year: Visits are Every 3 Years
After 1 Year: Visits are Every 3 Years
- Year 4
- Year 7
- Year 10
- Year 13 etc.
When you need to follow-up sooner:
After Hip Replacement:
- Persistent groin or thigh pain
- Feelings of looseness
After Knee Replacement:
- Persistent knee pain or swelling
- Grating sensation
- Increase in clicking (occasional clicking without pain is normal!!)
Never hesitate to call with any questions or concerns!
