Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about recovery from a hip replacement. Patients heal from surgery at different speeds. Then, you can use a cane outdoors and walk without any support when you are indoors. You should not bend your hip beyond 60 to 90 degrees for the first six to 12 weeks after surgery. Do not cross your legs or ankles, either.
As your muscles and ligaments get stronger, you can climb up and descend stairs normally after a month. If your surgery was on the right hip, stay away from driving for four weeks.
In time, you should be able to return to your previous level of activity. But, even when you do your everyday activities, you will need to move carefully so that you do not dislocate your hip. After you fully recover from surgery, you should not downhill ski or do contact sports, such as football and soccer. You should be able to do low impact activities, such as hiking, gardening, swimming, playing tennis, and golfing.
Do not drive until your health care provider says it is OK. The waiting period before you can drive will vary depending on whether your right or left hip was replaced.
Hip arthroplasty - precautions; Hip replacement - precautions; Osteoarthritis - hip; Osteoarthritis - knee. Arthroplasty of the hip. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; chap 3. Rizzo TD Jr. Total hip replacement. Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; chap Updated by: C. Editorial team. Taking care of your new hip joint. What to Expect at Home. You will need to learn exercises to make your new hip stronger. Some general rules for any activity you do are: Do not cross your legs or ankles when you are sitting, standing, or lying down.
Do not bend too far forward from your waist or pull your leg up past your waist. This bending is called hip flexion. Avoid hip flexion greater than 90 degrees a right angle. When you are getting dressed: Do not dress standing up. Sit on a chair or the edge of your bed, if it is stable. Do not bend over, raise your legs, or cross your legs while you are dressing. Use helpful devices so that you do not bend too much.
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Important Phone Numbers. Topic Contents Your Recovery How can you care for yourself at home? Other tips When should you call for help? Where can you learn more? Top of the page. Your Recovery Hip replacement surgery replaces the worn parts of your hip joint. How can you care for yourself at home? What are some precautions for self-care after hip replacement surgery posterior?
Hip Replacement Posterior Precautions: Don't bend your hip too far. Hip Replacement Posterior Precautions: Don't cross your legs. Other tips Go slowly when you climb stairs.
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