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I had a total hip replacement and a total knee replacement, both after having been diagnosed as PD. After each surgey I was put in a nursing home which specialized in physical therapy. I was in the nursing home about 3-4 weeks each time. The insurance company paid for everything; it was generally recognized that the PD could effect my rehabilitation. I had more physical therapy after returning home. I do not remember any issues as to medication. My orthopedic doctor's wife has PD, and that fact, combined with my orthopedic doctor's extensive knowledge of PD, had a significant impact on my treatment. Katie