Role of the orthopedic surgeon in the multidisciplined approaches to surgical reconstruction of the hip.
The goals of the orthopedic surgeon in the preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases of surgical reconstruction of the hip are presented. The surgeon works closely with other professionals in the care of the patient and depends especially on the physical therapist in the postoperative phase.
D006615:Hip / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009985:Orthopedics; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care