Rapid recovery is a program developed by a number of experienced hip surgeons across the United States, including Adolph Lombardi, Roger Emerson, Keith Berend and Dr. Waldman in conjunction with Biomet. The goal is to restore joint function and patient activity level as quickly and safely as possible. It encompasses preoperative, postoperative and long term care of the patient and the affected hip or hips. The goal is to take every aspect of the surgery into account and optimize outcomes by standardizing what we know to be best practices. The program includes:
Preoperative counseling
- Thorough medical clearance
- Advanced replacement components
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Advanced pain management
- Progressive physical therapy
- Lowered risk of dislocation, blood clots and infections
- Postoperative accelerated rehabilitation
- Long term follow up
The Rapid Recovery program also includes platelet tissue grafting. We remove a small amount of the patient’s blood and use a novel process to form a glue-like sealant. This substance is used to seal the wound and underlying tissues to reduce the risk of infection and aid the healing process. More information on the Rapid Recovery program can also be found at www.myrapidrecovery.com.