If you advised a hip replacement surgery you may require to undergo :

• Evaluation of status of your teeth, ear, nose, throat and kidneys to rule out hidden infection.
• X-ray of your chest.
• ECG.
• 2 D echo
• Investigations as follows:
  • CBC, ESR, Blood sugar fasting and after lunch.
  • Blood group and Rh factor.
  • Kidney function tests, Liver function tests.
  • Test for HIV.
  • Test for Australia Antigen.
  • Test to rule out Hepatitis C.
  • Routine examination of your stool and urine.
  • Special tests if indicated.
  • After assessing your reports, you will be referred to a physician for medical fitness, and to the anesthetist for evaluation.
  • Prior to surgery you will be familiarised with the exercises which you will be required to do after the surgery.