📣Feedback and support: help each other
Honest stories of recovery are inspiring. If you’ve already been through this journey — tell it! And if you’re about to — don’t be afraid to ask those who have tried it. Support is invaluable!
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📌In conclusion
Hip pain doesn’t have to rule your life. Timely medical examination, proper treatment, and self-care are the keys to living a life without limitations.
🌟Take care of yourself, move with joy and pass on the experience!
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💰How much does treatment and recovery cost?
Prices vary depending on the country, clinic, and implant chosen. Here are some approximate costs:
🏥Diagnostics:
• Examination by an orthopedist — 100–200 BGN.
• X-ray or MRI — 100–400 BGN.
• Blood tests — from 50 BGN.
⚙️Surgery:
• The prosthesis itself — from 5,000 to 15,000 BGN.
• The surgeon’s work — from 2,000 BGN.
• Hospital stay (4–10 days) — from 1,000 BGN.
🔁Rehabilitation:
• Exercise therapy — 20–50 BGN per session.
• Physiotherapy — from 20 BGN.
• Home appliances — from 200 BGN.
Many clinics offer a “package price.” Don’t be afraid to ask for a detailed quote.
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🌱How to deal with anxiety
Often people are not afraid of the pain, but of the very thought of surgery. This is normal. To cope:
✔️Talk to your doctor — knowledge reduces fear.
✔️Seek support from loved ones.
✔️Connect with people who have already gone through the surgery.
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🎯What to do if surgery is postponed
✅Maintain your weight.
✅Do appropriate exercise.
✅Use a cane or crutch when needed.
✅Take medications only as prescribed by your doctor.
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