If hip pain from arthritis or an injury is making simple tasks, such as walking, seem difficult, the Ascension Wisconsin orthopedic care team is here for you. Many of our hospitals are recipients of the Gold Seal of Approval® by The Joint Commission and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction + designation for joint replacement. And as part of a national team, our doctors and care teams share best practices, knowledge and research – bringing the best of orthopedics to you close to home.
Your doctor will start by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, we create a personalized care plan that’s right for you. Our specialists have the expertise to deliver therapeutic and surgical treatments, including:
- Arthroscopy joint procedures
- Anterior hip replacement
- Hip IT band bursitis and joint injection
- Hip labral tear repair
- Hip revision surgery
- Posterior total hip replacement
Ascension Wisconsin partners with the Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (MOSH) and the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin (OHOW) to give you and your family a wider range of orthopedic and rehab services.
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Advanced options for hip replacement surgery
Having hip replacement surgery doesn’t have to mean spending days in the hospital. For some hip replacements, you may go home to recover the same day as your procedure. During your pre-surgery evaluation, your doctor will explain if you will need to stay in the hospital after surgery. Your doctor and orthopedic care team work together to deliver personalized care before, during and after surgery.
Prehab classes before your surgery
If surgery is part of your care plan, your orthopedic nurse will provide you with prehab education before your procedure. Prehab topics include:
- How to use a walker or cane
- Managing pain, swelling and joint stiffness
- Nutrition before and after surgery
- Rehabilitation services with physical therapy and occupational therapy
- Wound healing instructions
Your surgery recovery team prepares you for caring for yourself at home after surgery. If you need more care in the hospital, we have an orthopedic inpatient unit with skilled nursing and specialized rehabilitation services.
Connected to rehabilitation care at Ascension Wisconsin
When you choose Ascension Wisconsin for care, physical therapists and occupational therapists provide orthopedic rehabilitation. After your hip surgery, our care team starts physical therapy as part of your recovery plan. Your therapists work with you to help strengthen your muscles. We provide extended care options from home health care and in-hospital rehabilitation to skilled nursing facilities. Throughout your recovery, physical therapy clinics are here to help you manage your pain and increase your strength and flexibility at appointments after your surgery.
Get a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your specialist and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension Wisconsin. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options. Talk with one of our orthopedic specialists about a personalized care plan.
When you have ongoing hip pain or a hip injury, there’s a lot to think about. We can discuss both therapeutic and surgical treatment plans. Our team of highly experienced specialists can provide you with a second opinion based on experience and as part of a national care team.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your doctor on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
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Insurance coverage for surgery
Talk with your insurance provider about insurance coverage options for having an outpatient orthopedic surgery, such as hip replacement. Orthopedic surgery may be covered by various insurance plans as well as Medicare. First, you need to be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon.
