How to Take Care of Your New Hip Joint?

 

There is number of benefits that you can enjoy after getting hip replacement surgery. The pain relief along with the increased mobility and hip function can improve your quality of life by several folds. However, some precautions and care after hip replacement surgery may also affect the treatment outcome. In this blog, we have mentioned what to do and how to take care of your new hip after surgery with the help of our esteemed doctor specializing in hip replacement surgery in Bangalore.
 
What can you expect at home after knee replacement surgery?
As per our experts practicing orthopedics and joint replacement in Jayanagar, after hip replacement surgery, you must be cautious about how you move your hip, especially in the first several months.

However, even when performing daily chores, you will need to move carefully so that you do not dislocate your hip.

After surgery, you can perform low-impact exercises like swimming, gardening, and golfing but stay away from downhill skiing, or contact sports such as volleyball, football, and other activities.
 
Avoid these things after hip replacement surgery:

  • While sitting- Avoid sitting in the same posture for more than 30 to 40 minutes at a time.
  1. Maintain a 6-inch distance between your feet. Bring them together but not all the way.
  2. You should not cross your legs.
  3. Maintain a straight line with your feet and knees, not turning in or out.
  4. Sit in a chair with a solid back and armrests. Soft chairs, rocking chairs, stools, and couches should be avoided.
  5. Avoid seats that are too low to the ground. When sitting, your knees should be lower than your hip.
  6. When getting out of a chair, glide toward the edge of the chair and support yourself with the chair's arms or your walker or crutches.
  • While bathing- You are free to stand in the shower if you choose. You may also sit in the shower using a specific tub seat or a solid plastic chair.
  • While bathing, do not bend your knees or squat while trying to reach for anything. If the shower controls are difficult to reach, have someone replace them for you. Allow someone to wash the regions of your body that are difficult for you to reach.
  1. Do not sit at the bottom of a standard bathtub. It will be very difficult to stand upright.
  2. If necessary, use a raised toilet seat to keep your knees lower than your hips when using the toilet.
  • Don’t dive until you are fit: Driving after hip replacement is unique to each individual. Some people can drive within a few weeks after having hip replacement surgery, while others require a longer time to recuperate and drive safely.

Before you drive, consult with your doctor to ensure that you're safe on the road and that it won't interfere with your recovery process.

  • While walking: Use your crutches or walker until your doctor advises you it's safe to quit.

Do not put extra pressure on your hip that has undergone surgery. Only put the amount of weight that your doctor or physical therapist has said is safe.
Wearing slippers might cause you to trip and fall. When walking on damp or uneven ground, take it gently.

  • While getting dressed- Do not dress while standing. Sit on a chair or, if possible, at the edge of your bed.
  1. While dressing, do not bend over, elevate your legs, or cross your legs.
  2. Use assistive equipment to avoid excessive bending.
  3. When getting dressed, wear pants, socks, or pantyhose on the leg that had surgery first.
  4. Remove clothing from your operation side last as you undress.
  • While using stairs- Step first with your leg on the side that did not undergo surgery while going up.

When descending down, take your initial step with your leg on the side that has surgery.

  • While lying in bed- Sleeping on the side of your new hip or on your stomach is not recommended. If you sleep on your other side, place a cushion or pillow between your thighs.

Many patients who have had hip replacement surgery are inclined to do too much quickly, risking damage or dislocation. Others, on the other hand, put off getting back into a normal schedule for longer than necessary.

To establish the correct mix of exercise and rest, each patient must work with a doctor and a physical therapist. And if you want to have a second opinion, consult our experts practicing in the best hospital in Bangalore.
 

 

Posted on : 09/05/2022      Views : 587

How to Take Care of Your New Hip Joint?

 

There is number of benefits that you can enjoy after getting hip replacement surgery. The pain relief along with the increased mobility and hip function can improve your quality of life by several folds. However, some precautions and care after hip replacement surgery may also affect the treatment outcome. In this blog, we have mentioned what to do and how to take care of your new hip after surgery with the help of our esteemed doctor specializing in hip replacement surgery in Bangalore.
 
What can you expect at home after knee replacement surgery?
As per our experts practicing orthopedics and joint replacement in Jayanagar, after hip replacement surgery, you must be cautious about how you move your hip, especially in the first several months.

However, even when performing daily chores, you will need to move carefully so that you do not dislocate your hip.

After surgery, you can perform low-impact exercises like swimming, gardening, and golfing but stay away from downhill skiing, or contact sports such as volleyball, football, and other activities.
 
Avoid these things after hip replacement surgery:

  • While sitting- Avoid sitting in the same posture for more than 30 to 40 minutes at a time.
  1. Maintain a 6-inch distance between your feet. Bring them together but not all the way.
  2. You should not cross your legs.
  3. Maintain a straight line with your feet and knees, not turning in or out.
  4. Sit in a chair with a solid back and armrests. Soft chairs, rocking chairs, stools, and couches should be avoided.
  5. Avoid seats that are too low to the ground. When sitting, your knees should be lower than your hip.
  6. When getting out of a chair, glide toward the edge of the chair and support yourself with the chair's arms or your walker or crutches.
  • While bathing- You are free to stand in the shower if you choose. You may also sit in the shower using a specific tub seat or a solid plastic chair.
  • While bathing, do not bend your knees or squat while trying to reach for anything. If the shower controls are difficult to reach, have someone replace them for you. Allow someone to wash the regions of your body that are difficult for you to reach.
  1. Do not sit at the bottom of a standard bathtub. It will be very difficult to stand upright.
  2. If necessary, use a raised toilet seat to keep your knees lower than your hips when using the toilet.
  • Don’t dive until you are fit: Driving after hip replacement is unique to each individual. Some people can drive within a few weeks after having hip replacement surgery, while others require a longer time to recuperate and drive safely.

Before you drive, consult with your doctor to ensure that you're safe on the road and that it won't interfere with your recovery process.

  • While walking: Use your crutches or walker until your doctor advises you it's safe to quit.

Do not put extra pressure on your hip that has undergone surgery. Only put the amount of weight that your doctor or physical therapist has said is safe.
Wearing slippers might cause you to trip and fall. When walking on damp or uneven ground, take it gently.

  • While getting dressed- Do not dress while standing. Sit on a chair or, if possible, at the edge of your bed.
  1. While dressing, do not bend over, elevate your legs, or cross your legs.
  2. Use assistive equipment to avoid excessive bending.
  3. When getting dressed, wear pants, socks, or pantyhose on the leg that had surgery first.
  4. Remove clothing from your operation side last as you undress.
  • While using stairs- Step first with your leg on the side that did not undergo surgery while going up.

When descending down, take your initial step with your leg on the side that has surgery.

  • While lying in bed- Sleeping on the side of your new hip or on your stomach is not recommended. If you sleep on your other side, place a cushion or pillow between your thighs.

Many patients who have had hip replacement surgery are inclined to do too much quickly, risking damage or dislocation. Others, on the other hand, put off getting back into a normal schedule for longer than necessary.

To establish the correct mix of exercise and rest, each patient must work with a doctor and a physical therapist. And if you want to have a second opinion, consult our experts practicing in the best hospital in Bangalore.
 

 



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