FAQ
general questions
How soon can I have surgery, do you have a long waiting list?
- At HCB Denia, we operate at regular intervals, which allows us to limit the waiting list to 4 to 6 weeks.
Does Hipfix / Drs Lucas Kleijn have much experience in placing hip replacements using the anterior approach?
- Yes! Drs Lucas Kleijn has been working as an orthopaedic surgeon at the Elkerliek Hospital In Helmond since 2005, where he has been applying the anterior approach for all hip replacements since 2011.
- More info on Drs. Lucas Kleijn.
I don't speak Spanish. Are there doctors and nurses who speak English?
- Yes! At both HCB Denia, Medifit Denia and Ciudad Patricia, there are doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and secretaries who speak Dutch.
I use blood thinners, am overweight, use insulin. I can't go everywhere at Irish / English clinics, is this also the case at HCB?
- HCB Denia is a full hospital with an Intensive care unit, internists and cardiologists, you can usually just go here.
When can I safely take a flight again
- For the relatively short flight back to Ireland or England, due to slightly increased risk of thrombosis, it is recommended not to do this until 2-3 weeks after surgery. Through blood thinners in the first weeks after surgery, the risk of thrombosis is kept low. But the risk is not zero even under blood thinning. In case of severe swelling of the leg or sudden shortness of breath, report this. Undertaking a longer flight immediately after surgery increases the risk of thrombosis
I want to bring my partner, is that possible?
- Yes, during your rehabilitation, your partner can stay in one room with you. You do pay a small fee for this.
Can I drive again after hip surgery using the anterior approach?
- Six weeks after surgery, you may drive a car again. If you want to start driving earlier, consult your car insurance company first. Keep in mind that it may take another three to six months before you are fully recovered.
How do you sleep after hip replacement via the anterior approach?
- Unlike other surgery methods, after hip surgery using the anterior approach, you may sleep in whatever position you like. It is not necessary, but if you feel comfortable, you may put a pillow between your legs. Put your legs up if there is swelling in the leg, this can also be done while sitting. You can possibly put a pillow under the mattress so that your legs are higher than your hip.
questions about hip surgery
How long does hip surgery take?
- Depending on the patient’s physique, the procedure takes half an hour to an hour.
When pain-free after hip surgery?
- The pain from the hip joint is gone almost immediately; before that, a bruising sensation in the upper leg returns. This may persist for several weeks. Dullness around the scar and thigh may take about 10 months for recovery. Sometimes a small area remains dull.
How long pain in groin after hip surgery?
- An achy thigh and sore groin may persist for several weeks. However, it eases slightly on a daily basis.
How long thick leg after hip surgery?
- The entire leg may be somewhat swollen for a week to 3 months after hip surgery. This swelling will gradually go away. In case of pain due to tension on the skin, a support stocking may help.
questions about the hip prosthesis
What type of hip prosthesis does Hipfix / Drs. Lucas Kleijn use?
- This is the uncemented Polar hip prosthesis by Smith & Nephew. It has a 10a* score according to the ODEP rating and delivers good results in a very large group up to long-term. These prostheses are supplied by HCB Denia.
What is the age of a hip replacement?
- Drs Lucas Kleijn applies ingrowth hip replacements (uncuffed hip replacements). Wear and tear of the prosthesis is a thing of the past thanks to the use of ceramic materials. The much-heard survival of 15 years is no longer current. Latest research shows a lifetime prosthesis survival of 95% for people aged 70 and older.
questions about rehabilitation
How long does rehabilitation take after hip surgery using the anterior approach?
- Depending on the baseline condition, rehabilitation can range from 6 weeks to 6 months.
vragen over de vergoeding
Can you help me check the fee?
- Send an e-mail with your insurance details. We will then check it for you.
Which insurances does the HCB have agreements with?
- Zilveren Kruis: Zilveren Kruis, De Friesland, FBTO, Interpolis, Pro Life,
- VGZ: VGZ, Bewuzt, IZA, IZZ, UMC, Unive, Zekur, Besured, National Academic, Promovendum, United Consumers,
- ONVZ: ONVZ, VVAA
- Zorg en Zekerheid: Zorg en Zekerheid, AZVZ
- DSW: DSW, Stad Holland, In Twente
- ASR: ASR (De Amersfoortse + Ditzo)
- Caresq: Aevitae