PQ Pilot – Total Hip Replacement Course (Beacon Hospital Dublin)

This course is designed to provide information and support to people with osteoarthritis of the hip who are considering total hip replacement surgery. We understand that making a decision about treatment can be challenging, so our goal is to help you understand the various risks, benefits, and potential outcomes of your options. We hope this course will help you feel more informed and confident in your decision-making process. In the course we discuss;

• Osteoarthritis of The hip, who it effects, known causes and how it presents. 
• Treatment options available
• Pre-assessment for surgery and what to expect
• What will happen on the day of procedure
• The several different surgical approaches to surgery
• Immediate Post-Operative Recovery
• An introduction to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
• Early and Late complications & generic risks
• Return To Activity Following Total Hip Replacement

If you have any questions along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your healthcare professional for support.