Ready for hip replacement surgery, but worried about the recovery process?
You may have been told that recovery from hip replacement involves pain, swelling, and rigorous physical therapy. While you want to regain mobility, traditional recovery protocols are not an easy commitment.
Or, perhaps you are concerned about the opioid pain medications that are prescribed after surgery. These medications are highly addictive, but without effective pain control, the recommended postoperative exercises will be difficult, if not impossible to keep up with.
What if we told you there was a better way to recover from hip replacement surgery, with less swelling and less pain than traditional methods?
Introducing the Less Swelling Less Pain Total Hip Book
The Less Swelling Less Pain Total Hip book, authored by renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andrew Wickline, is your A to Z guide to preparing for and recovering from hip replacement surgery. These proven protocols with published results will set you up for success after hip replacement surgery, while minimizing swelling, pain, and the need for opioid medications in recovery.
The protocols outlined in this book are the same protocols that Dr. Wickline uses in his practice for total hip replacements, which helped him achieve the lowest need for post-surgical opioids in the nation.
From the author, Andrew Wickline, MD
“I began a career in orthopedics starting with my residency, which began in 1996 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital. Following orthopedic residency of 5 years, I was a fellow in total joint replacement at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
Since 2002, I have been in the same practice in Utica, New York and have performed over 20,000 surgeries. Living in a small town, I see my patients not only in the office, but also at the drugstore, the grocery store, and out to eat. This allowed me to see how patients were really doing out and about, and ultimately prompted me to write an education book with areas for patients to journal in.
The patient journaling of their postoperative experience has been very beneficial both to me as a surgeon and my subsequent patients. Over the years, the initial book has been adjusted and rewritten over 28 times. I hope this material helps you on your journey”
— Andrew Wickline, MD
What You’ll Find in the Book
The Less Swelling Less Pain Total Hip guide includes everything you need to know before, during, and after your hip replacement, including:
Preparing for Surgery
You’ll find information on what to do in the days, weeks, and months before your surgery, including a checklist to ensure you are fully prepared with everything you need before and after surgery. The book also contains everything you need to know about the hip replacement procedure, including surgical approaches, implant options, what happens during surgery, and what recovery will look like.
Optimizing Your Health & Nutrition for Recovery
Your health and nutrition are important factors in a successful and complication-free recovery. This guide covers the recommended diet and nutrition for patients undergoing total hip replacement, and what you need to know about preparing your body for surgery, including managing existing health conditions.
Recommended Pain Management & Recovery Aids
There are several great products that can help with recovery and reduce the need for pain medication after total hip replacement. The guide contains information about products that Dr. Wickline has personally vetted and recommends for his own patients, as well as information on how to obtain these items.
2 Simple Post-Surgery Exercises
It’s important not to over-do it in your recovery. Aggressive activity can lead to poor fixation of your implant, which may require additional surgery to remedy. The exercises outlined in this book are clear and simple, showing you exactly what to do each day of your recovery, including QR codes for video instruction.
Daily Journal
The final section of the book includes a daily journal that you can fill out and document how you are feeling each day. It also includes information about what other patients experienced during each day of recovery, so that you can compare with the average result. Recovering from a major surgery can be tough, but many patients find it reassuring to hear what others have experienced.
Thousands of Patients Have Seen Excellent Results
Dr. Wickline has used the protocols outlined in this book for several years with his total hip patients. Not only has he published proof that the protocol works and presented evidence at professional conferences around the world—the patient feedback speaks for itself.
“This book was an invaluable source for me, my family/ champion during my postop recovery. There really was no issue that came up postop that was not addressed in the book. The timeline for increased pain, swelling and emotional distress was spot on…I don’t think I could have recovered as well without this book.”
– Elizabeth Harlander
Ready to Begin Your Hip Replacement Journey with Confidence?
Approximately 700,000 hip replacements are performed in the U.S. each year, but many patients don’t feel they are adequately educated about the recovery process. By reading this book and following the protocols, you can feel at ease throughout the process because you will know what to expect every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the book cost?
$39.95 USD—much lower than the hundreds of dollars patients typically pay for traditional post-operative physical therapy.
Is the book in digital format, or a hard copy?
The book is sold as a spiral-bound hard copy so that you can easily fill in the journal section and jot down your own notes as needed.
Who is Dr. Andrew Wickline?
Dr. Andrew Wickline is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience specializing in total joint replacement surgery. Dr. Wickline has consistently been recognized as a top joint replacement surgeon in New York state, and frequently leads presentations all around the world on his tested and proven protocols, which he has honed over 20,000+ joint replacement procedures.
Learn more about Dr. Wickline at https://www.andrewwicklinemd.com/.
How many patients have successfully used these protocols?
Dr. Wickline has performed over 20,000 joint replacement surgeries, continuing to optimize his protocols over time. Thousands of patients have used these protocols with successful results.
See patient feedback here: https://www.lessswellinglesspain.com/reviews/
Can I see a preview of the book before I buy it?
Yes! Head to our Shopify site at https://lessswellinglesspain.myshopify.com/products/knee-book to see a preview of the book.
What research has been conducted around the efficacy of this program?
Here are links to several of Dr. Wickline’s recently published articles that prove these techniques and thought processes are associated with extraordinary outcomes:
Beneficial effects of a novel intraoperative surgical irrigant on post-operative knee swelling and limb function in primary total knee arthroplasty.
Louis Battista, Andrew Wickline, MD
Mitigating the Post-operative Swelling Tsunami in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Call to Action
Andrew Wickline, MD, FAAOS, Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, FACCWS, Mark Melin, MD, FACS, RPVI, FACCWS, Suzie Ehmann, PT DPT, PhD(c), CWS, CLT-LANA, Frank Aviles, PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM,AWCC, MAPWCA, Jennifer Bradt, PT,DPT,CLT-LANA
Can a novel opioid-free protocol following total knee arthroplasty prevent chronic opioid addiction? A follow-up study of 386 patients.
Andrew Wickline, Kayleigh Corrado
23-hour Total Hip Replacement Requiring Only 3.5 Opioid Pills Through 6 Weeks: A Non-selected Prospective Consecutive One Year Cohort
Andrew Wickline, Kimberly Strong, Jeffrey Murphy
23-hour TKA in 10 opioid pills or less through 90 days: A non-selected prospective consecutive one year cohort
aryann Stevenson, RPh, Andrew Wickline, MD
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