HIP REPLACEMENT HANDBOOK
YOUR GUIDE TO HEALING
ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY
Matthew Harb, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip and Knee Specialist
www.MatthewHarbMD.com
Downtown Office
1015 18
th
Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
Office: 202-835-2222 | Fax: 202-969-1798
Germantown Office
20410 Observation Drive, Suite 102
Germantown, MD 20876
Office: 301-456-0086 | Fax: 301-456-0085
Capital Orthopedic Surgery Center
20680 Seneca Meadows Parkway, Suite 200
Germantown, MD 20876
Office: 301-701-6900
Dear Surgical Candidate,
This handbook is your reference to defining the preparations, expectations, and
understanding needed for a successful and rapid recovery. This information was
designed with your utmost health, safety, and well-being in mind.
I want your experience to be one that speeds your recovery, optimizes your outcomes,
and returns you to your previous lifestyle.
To prevent your surgery from being postponed you will need to complete the following
items.
1. Read your Joint Replacement Handbook carefully.
2. Determine who your care partner will be.
3. Determine where you will have physical therapy after surgery.
4. Complete your planning worksheet located in your handbook.
5. Schedule an appointment with your primary care provider or medical doctor for
medical clearance.
6. Take the medical clearance form provided to your primary care doctor for
clearance. If directed, also schedule an appointment with any specialty providers,
which may include cardiology, pulmonology, dentist. These appointments must
be completed prior to your surgery.
I appreciate that you have entrusted myself and the team with your health and well-
being. It is the greatest compliment that can be offered.
Dr. Harb
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