This upbeat, colorful book explains how the hip joint works, prepares patients for hip replacement surgery and explains the do's and don'ts during recovery. When patients are nervous about going for surgery, give them a book that reduces fears by answering their many questions.

Consultants:

• Connie F. Whittington, MSN, RN, ONC?-½
• Wanda S. McDaniel, RN, BSN

Reviewers:

• Rebekah Filson, ANP-BC, ACNS-BC
• Denise O'Brien-Bourg, PT
• Marie E. Vialet, RN, MN
• Daniel L. Kingloff, MD, PC
• Eric Oser, MD