Jonathan Hull, a hip surgeon, will soon be needing a hip replacement himself. For reasons best known to himself, he is waiting to have it done for now and is therefore going through the same experience as so many patients who are on a waiting list.
In this guide he offers advice on how the wait can be made easier, with suggestions for exercises to help the hip and tips and tricks for making everyday life more bearable, as well as useful information about medication options.
His physiotherapist colleague, Fiona Goult, who has vast experience treating pre- and post-op patients, has contributed to the bulk of the exercise advice, and the result is a comprehensive guide for patients who are waiting for their turn to come around.