1. Medical Second Opinion In Action: Hip Replacement
David, a former downhill skier, had been treated for back and hip issues for most of his adult life.
Following a minor fall while hiking, David found that the pain was escalating, regardless of his current treatments.
After some testing, his orthopedist recommended hip replacement surgery.
Concerned about the down time, David wanted a second opinion.
He called Health Advocate.

2. Medical Second Opinion In Action: Hip Replacement
David’s Clinical Team:
Answered his questions about the surgery
Explained that in recent years, advances in hip replacements have significantly reduced the recovery time
Performed a second opinion search and located a top orthopedic surgeon at a renowned regional academic medical center
Followed up a week later to see if David had made a decision, and offered to contact the surgeon to arrange an appointment and coordinate the transfer of his medical records