Total hip replacements have helped millions of people lead more productive, more active lives. This book talks about how you can take control of the process to be sure you too have a successful hip replacement.

Accurate information combined with checklists, questions, and helpful hints will help you find the right doctor, plan the best time for your surgery, deal with your insurance company and the hospital, prepare your home, have your surgery, and get through the recovery period successfully.

If you or someone you know is thinking about a hip replacement, this book will get you through the process from finding a doctor through rehabilitation. It has 12 checklists to prepare for surgery and keep track of your recovery including:
* comparing doctors and hospitals
* finding the appropriate care after surgery
* checking on insurance
* preparing the home
* marking progress during recovery