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Hip
Resurfacing at Stenum Hospital, Germany
The ReCap® Femoral Resurfacing Head
The
alternative surgical option to total hip replacement is partial hip
resurfacing.
 The
ReCap® Femoral Resurfacing Head is a metal (cobalt chromium) cap that
resurfaces the head of the femur. This conservative procedure makes the
technique less invasive than traditional hip replacement surgery. The ReCap®
Head may require a smaller incision and less bone removal, which can allow you
to recover more quickly and with less pain. The implant can also help prolong
or avoid the need for future total hip replacement. However, if you should
need total hip replacement in the future, the ReCap® Head allows your surgeon
the ability to perform the procedure with a less-invasive approach.
Complications
While uncommon, complications can occur during and after surgery. Some
complications include infection, blood clots, implant breakage, misalignment,
and premature wear. Although implant surgery is extremely successful in most
cases, some patients still experience stiffness and pain. No implant will last
forever and factors such as the patient's postoperative activities and weight
can affect longevity. Be sure to discuss these and other risks with your
surgeon.
The ReCap® Femoral Resurfacing Head is one option available at Stenum
Hospital. The orthopedic surgeons there can determine if you are a candidate
for this implant or if another type of implant would better suit your unique
situation.
Contact Stenum Hospital
for evaluation and scheduling
Hip Resurfacing Fee/Details
Hip
Resurfacing
surgery at Stenum Hospital
includes;
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1
pre-operative hospital days for evaluation and consultation.
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All
costs associated with the surgery (implant, surgeons,
anaesthesia, etc..).
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Postoperative hospital stay 5-7 days (as needed).
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Additional, 7 post-op days
at the Park Hotel/Hilton Hotel in Bremen
(2
persons, incl breakfast buffet)
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All
consultations, x-rays and medications.
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Postoperative physiotherapy.
Typical
time frame: 13 days (=1 preop + 5
postop + 7 hotel)
All
inclusive fee for Hip Resurfacing,
€19,500
Euro
(Amount in US will depend on exchange rate at the
time, typically you send half, two weeks prior to surgery, the rest is paid upon
arrival.
Use
www.xe.com to get a current conversion. (€19,500 Euro =
$23,551 US on 6/16/05)
Not included; your flight, lodging for family members
while you are in the hospital, and meals while at the hotel in town.
Your stay at Stenum Hospital will include,
transportation from the Bremen Airport, deluxe newly remodeled rooms with, in
room TV (CNN and BBC in English),
Meals, served in room or taken in the dining room and English speaking
consultants who will see to all your needs.
Contact Stenum Hospital
for evaluation and scheduling |
