Prior to surgery, you will typically receive at least 2 phone calls:

• A hospital registration representative will call to gather insurance and other personal information.
• A registered nurse will call to review your health history and medication information.

Dependent on your health history, your physician may require:

• Pre-surgical laboratory tests
• X-rays
• Primary care clearance

Pre-operative instructions will vary depending on your physician and the location of your surgery.

Always check with your physician prior to surgery.

Most physicians require that patients not eat or drink after midnight prior to surgery the next day.

Additionally, you will need a designated family member or friend to drive you home on the day you are released from the hospital. Surgical patients cannot drive themselves home.

If you schedule your surgery with a KCOA physician, you can expect the following on surgery day: 

• A receptionist will check you in at the hospital registration desk.
• A nurse will take you back and prepare you for surgery. They will start an IV, prepare the surgical site, and review your medical history and medications.
• Your surgeon and anesthesiologist will visit with you prior to your operation.
• The surgical team will take you to the operation suite for surgery.

When non-surgical options have been exhausted or are proving ineffective, it might be time to consider hip resurfacing. In a hip resurfacing procedure, the hip socket is smoothed down and replaced with a prosthetic shell.

This artificial joint mimics the motion patterns of a healthy joint to improve your range of motion, function and may significantly improve or eliminate your pain.

Unlike a total hip replacement, however, in a hip resurfacing procedure the surgeon does not remove the femoral head, but trims it down and caps it with a smooth prosthetic covering.

Hip resurfacing in Kansas City is a major surgery that requires anesthesia. Once the anesthesia takes effect, your surgeon will make an incision so the hip joint is easily accessible. From there, your surgeon makes the socket of the joint smooth through a process called reaming.

Then, they replace the damaged articular surface with a shell made of metal or other materials to allow pain-free movement and enhanced function.

After your surgery, you will remain in the recovery room before being discharged. Our experienced clinical team will monitor you during this recovery and provide pain relief medication, if needed.

You may need crutches or another assistive device for the first couple of weeks after surgery to aid in mobility and to ensure you’re not putting too much stress on the repaired joint.

Your physician may refer you to a physical therapist to begin rehabilitation shortly after surgery. It’s crucial to follow through with physical therapy to rebuild strength and regain range of motion.

It’s important you monitor your incision sites to ensure they are kept clean, dry and free from infection. You will be sore and the area may be bruised and swollen—that’s to be expected. Pay attention to your body and be sure to report any concerns to your care team.