If you can't bend your knees in any of the ways above, try sitting on a blanket or meditation cushion, with your back against a wall, and simply straighten your legs gently out at a wide angle as shown at right, using rolled towels for support beneath your knees.
Hip replacement is currently the most common orthopaedic operation, though patient satisfaction short- and long-term varies widely. The average cost of a total hip replacement in 2012 was $40,364 in the United States, and about $7,700 to $12,000 in most European countries.
The price for liposuction will vary depending on the technique used and the extent of the surgery. The average cost of liposuction in the U.S. for the most common body parts are outlined below: 1  Abdomen (upper/lower): $3,000-$7,000. 2  Arms: $1,500-$5,000.  Buttocks: $1,500-$4,000.