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Hip Surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Last updated Thursday, January 06, 2005

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Preparing for surgery

Costs

For the University of Washington systems please contact the Bone and Joint Clinic and patient coordinators:

  • Erin Kerber: (206) 598-6294
  • Monette Manio, RN: (206) 598-4288

Surgical team

Hip replacement in a patient with RA requires an experienced orthopaedic surgeon with a strong total joint background and the resources of a large medical center. Patients with RA have complex medical needs and around surgery often require immediate access to a multiple medical and surgical specialties and in-house medical, physical therapy, and social support services.

Finding an experienced surgeon

Contact:

  • MEDCON (206) 543-5300
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: (800) 346-AAOS
  • Washington State Medical Society: (206) 441-9762 (Will connect to local County Medical Society)

Facilities

A large hospital, usually with academic affiliation and equipped with state of the art radiologic imaging equipment and Intensive Medicine Care Unit is clearly preferable in the care of patients with hip RA.

Surgery for rheumatoid arthritis of the hip at the University of Washington

If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-4288 (outside the Seattle area: 800-440-3280) to make an appointment.


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