You have hip questions?
We have your answers.
Watch Dr. Kurtz’s videos to get answers to your commonly asked hip questions.
Questions about different hip diagnosis
Questions about non-operative treatment for hip arthritis
Questions about getting you ready for a hip replacement (Pre Op Questions)
Questions about your hospital stay for a hip replacement (Day of Surgery Questions)
Questions about your recovery from a hip replacement (Post Op Questions)
Diagnosis Question #1
Is your pain coming from your back or your hip?
In this video, Dr Kurtz discusses how you can tell if your pain is coming from your hip or back.
Diagnosis Question #2
Is your pain coming from your hip or your knee?
Dr Kurtz discusses how to determine if your pain is coming more from your hip or knee
Diagnosis Question #3
Piriformis Syndrome
In this video, Dr Kurtz discusses how piriformis syndrome is often over diagnosed. The piriformis tendon is just not that important and does not cause hip problems.
Diagnosis Question #4
Femoral Acetabular Impingement
In this video, Dr Kurtz discusses the cause of femoral acetabular impingement
Diagnosis Question #5
Hip Dysplasia
In this video, Dr Kurtz explains hip dysplasia and the treatment options
Diagnosis Question #6
Hip Bursitis
Diagnosis Question #7
Back Surgery, simplified
In the video, Dr Kurtz explains the two types of back surgery in a way that most people can understand.
Non Op Treatment: Question #1
How do I know if I am ready for a hip replacement?
This video helps patients determine if they are ready for a hip replacement
Non Op Treatment: Question #2
What may happen if I don’t do a hip replacement?
This video talks about what may happen if you postpone your hip replacement surgery
Pre Op Question #1
What is the STJRI PreOp Class?
When patients sign up for surgery, they are also scheduled to attend the PreOp Joint Replacement class usually about 3 weeks before the surgery. Family members are encouraged to attend the class, but the following video of the class is helpful for everyone to watch at least once.
Joint Replacement pre-operation class for hip and knee joint replacement.
Pre Op Question #2
What do I need to get to be ready for my hip replacement?
Check out Dr. Kurtz’s list of helpful products that you can purchase from Amazon.
Pre Op Question #3
Are PreOp Exercises helpful before a hip replacement?
Dr. Kurtz recommends all patients try to gt in the best physical condition prior to their surgery. The following video shows some exercises that most patients can do even with hip arthritis.
Joint Replacement Therapy Exercises.
Day of Surgery Question #1
What is the expected length of stay?
This video talks about which types of facilities offer hip replacement surgery.
Day of Surgery Question #2
Where is the surgery performed?
This video talks about the different facilities where Dr. Kurtz operates
Day of Surgery Question #3
Can I do both hip replacements at the same time?
Day of Surgery Question #4
How long does a hip replacement take?
Day of Surgery Question #5
What bearing surface will be used in my hip replacement?
This video talks about the different bearing surfaces that Dr. Kurtz uses in hip replacements
Day of Surgery Question #6
What surgical Approach will be used for my hip replacement?
Dr. Kurtz discusses anterior approaches, posterior approaches, and the direct lateral approach
Day of Surgery Question #7
When do I need to arrive at the hospital or ASC for my hip replacement surgery?
Dr Kurtz discusses when to arrive at the hospital before your hip replacement surgery
Day of Surgery Question #8
Prayer before surgery
Patients can request to pray with Dr Kurtz prior to surgery.
Post Op Question #1
What activities can I immediately do after my hip replacement? What can I do months after my hip replacement?
Dr. Kurtz has one simple rule: DON’T FALL.
Other than that, Dr. Kurtz allows his patients to resume any activity whenever they feel comfortable enough to gradually work up to a particular activity.
This video talks about the activities a patient can do after a hip replacement.
Post Op Question #2
When can I drive after a hip replacement? Return to work? Travel?
Driving is usually 3-4 weeks.
Return to desk work is usually 3-4 weeks.
Airplane travel is 4-5 days for emergencies and 5-6 weeks for recreational travel.
This video talks about when a patient can drive, do back to work, and travel after a hip replacement.
Post Op Question #3
How much pain should I expect after a hip replacement
Most patients are off pain medications in 2-3 weeks
This video describes what to expect in terms of pain after a hip replacement.
Post Op Question #4
Will my legs be the same length after my hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Kurtz takes many measurements and x-rays during surgery to deliver the most accurate leg length possible. Please tell Dr. Kurtz before surgery if you want your leg to be longer or shorter after surgery.
This video describes the steps Dr. Kurtz takes to make sure the patient is satisfied with their post op leg length
Post Op Question #5
Thigh Pain after a hip replacement
Dr Kurtz discusses how most hip replacement patient will have anterior thigh pain after surgery
Post Op Question #6
Skin Numbness after a hip replacement
Dr Kurtz discusses how the skin on the lateral side of the incision is typically numb for 2-3 months after a hip replacement.
Many patients will have some numbness lateral to their hip incision after hip replacement
Post Op Question #7
Graduating from a walker to a cane and from a cane to nothing
Dr Kurtz discuss how patients should decide when it is safe to put the walker aside and start to use a cane after a hip replacement.
Post Op Question #8
Crossing your legs after a hip replacement is safe
Dr Kurtz discusses how you can safely cross your legs after a hip replacement
Post Op Question #9
Safe Hip Motions after a hip replacement
This video discusses what types of motions can cause a hip replacement dislocation
Post Op Question #10
How to determine a hematoma vs. seroma vs. inflammation vs. infection vs DVT after a hip replacement
Dr Kurtz discusses how to tell the difference between a hematoma, seroma, inflammation, infection, and DVT
Post Op Question #11
Antibiotics before dental visits
Do joint replacement patients need to take antibiotics before going to the dentist?
Post Op Question #12
Taking a shower after a hip replacement
Post Op Question #13
Aches and Pains after a hip replacement
Many patients will have aches and pains in nearby joints after a hip or knee replacement
Post Op Question #14
Hip Flexion is hard after a hip replacement
Patients often have weakness in their hip flexor muscles for a few weeks after their surgery
Post Op Question #15
Constipation after a hip replacement
Post Op Question #16
Loss of Appetite after a hip replacement
Post Op Question #17
Allergies to Orthopedic Implants
This video discusses the possibility of patients being allergic to orthopedic implants