What does medicare provide after hip replacement surgery?

Posted by cindiwass @cindiwass, Apr 3, 2022

I have Medicare and am hoping (?) to go for a hip replacement FINALLY after waiting probably too long since I am now in extreme pain while walking. So it's almost like mandatory for me, hoping for the best, naturally. But I wonder -- my husband is handicapped, he can take care of himself although I'm always scared about him falling, and I wonder what Medicare provides for the recovery portion? Thanks for any help. I will see the doctor this week and I guess I can ask him, but was thinking someone here might help me with an answer.

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jenatsky | @jenatsky | Oct 13 4:56pm

That is utterly amazing that at 90 your Mom made it through successfully at her age. She must have great genes that I hoped she passed onto you too.

steveinarizona | @steveinarizona | Oct 14 7:49am

Finding the best surgeon can really make recovery easier. I am 80. About three years ago I had my left hip replaced and I had zero post surgery pain. I had an RX for oxycodone and didn't take any.

13 days ago I had my right knee replaced by the same surgeon. The only pain I have had is some when I first stand up after sitting or lying down for a while. After walking about twenty feet it mostly abates. Again, I had an RX for oxycodone and didn't take any.

There is no guarantee but finding the best and experienced surgeon can make a huge difference.