What to expect at your follow-up appointments in the Orthopaedic Clinic
2 weeks after dischargeThe Orthopaedic surgeon will examine your hip and remove the stitches. If you live a long distance from the University, the Orthopaedic surgeon may have you go back to your referring physician to have the stitches removed, or have a local home health agency come to your home. This 2-week follow-up appointment will be made before you leave the hospital.
6 weeks after dischargeThis will be a follow-up appointment to see how well you are doing.
3 months after dischargeThis will be a follow-up appointment to see how well you are doing.
6 months after dischargeThis is a follow-up appointment to see how you are progressing.
1 year after dischargeThe Orthopaedic surgeon will see how you are progressing and get x-rays of your hip. You will then have yearly follow-up appointments.
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