Anterior Hip

Pain ManagementOur GoalOur goal at the Rose Institute for JointReplacement is effective pain management for allpatients.Pain Management AssessmentAssessing and evaluating are the key componentsof treating pain. Inform your nurse when you areexperiencing pain and provide as much informationas possible.Type of pain - Describe the type of pain you areexperiencing. You may use such descriptive wordssuch as dull, sharp, burning, stabbing, shooting orpins and needles.How much pain - You can describe the intensity ofpain on a scale of 0 to 10. “0” being no pain and“10” being the worst pain you can imagine.Where is the pain - Inform the nurse of thelocation of your pain.Do not wait until the pain is unbearable.The worse the pain, the more difficult it is to getunder control.Your RoleWith your assistance and cooperation, your patientcare team will work with you to establish a realisticpain relief goal. It is important that you identify anacceptable pain level which will allow you toparticipate in therapy, activities of daily living(ADLs) and be comfortable at rest. The amount ofpain a person feels varies from one person toanother. Your nurse and physician will work closelywith you to provide the best pain control possible.MedicationsThere are many effective medications availableto help control pain. Before your surgery, youranesthesiologist will discuss pain managementoptions with you. When you are on Pavilion II, yourphysician will order pain medications for your postoperativerecovery phase. If the first medicationsdo not provide relief, additional medications areavailable, as needed.Other Possible Pain SolutionsMany people are able to manage their pain throughalternative methods. Some suggestions are:• Non-opioid therapies such as ice or heat• Repositioning• Distraction - watching TV, music or reading• Listening to relaxation tapes• Imagery