****Following up for routine x-rays
prevents future problems!****
RECOMMENDED ROUTINE OFFICE VISITS:
Year 1
ü 1
month
ü 12 months
After 1 year
ü Every 3
years
o Year 4
o Year 7
o Year 10
After 10 years
ü Every 2 years
o Year 12
o Year 14
o Year 16
o And so on....
When you need to follow-up sooner:
After Hip replacement:
v Persistent groin or thigh pain
v Feelings of looseness
After Knee replacement:
v Persistent knee pain or swelling
v Grating sensation
v Increase in clicking (occasional
clicking without pain is normal!!)
***Never
hesitate to call with any questions or concerns!
****Following up for routine x-rays prevents future problems!****
RECOMMENDED ROUTINE OFFICE VISITS:
Year 1
ü 1 month
ü 12 months
After 1 year
ü Every 3 years
o Year 4
o Year 7
o Year 10
After 10 years
ü Every 2 years
o Year 12
o Year 14
o Year 16
o And so on....
When you need to follow-up sooner:
After Hip replacement:
v Persistent groin or thigh pain
v Feelings of looseness
After Knee replacement:
v Persistent knee pain or swelling
v Grating sensation
v Increase in clicking (occasional clicking without pain is normal!!)
***Never hesitate to call with any questions or concerns!