PPT | 5 Things you need to know about recovery from hip surgery

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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RECOVERY FROM HIP
SURGERY
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Introduction

• Hip replacement surgery is a procedure in which a
  doctor surgically removes a painful hip joint
  with arthritis and replaces it with an artificial
  joint often made from metal and plastic
  components.
• It usually is done when all other treatment
  options have failed to provide adequate pain
  relief.
• The procedure should relieve a painful hip joint,
  making walking easier.

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Things you need to know about recovery from hip
surgery

• Prepare your home
• Assign a temporary caretaker
• Follow the advice of your surgeon
• What you should eat after surgery
• What you need to avoid

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Prepare your home

• In preparation for your surgery, you should make
  a few safety improvements to your home.
• This is because after your hip surgery, you may
  experience temporary weakness in your legs,
  making it difficult to rise from a sitting
  position, climb stairs, and maintain your
  balance.
• You need to ensure that your home is well
  prepared to help you easily maneuver around the
  house. This could mean rearranging your
  furniture, getting rid of clutter and placing
  items that you frequently use in convenient
  places that are easy to reach.

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Assign a temporary care taker

• Simple tasks like carrying food and performing
  your personal care routine can become difficult
  when using a walker.
• If it is possible, arrange for someone to stay
  with you for a few days after your hip
  replacement surgery.
• A close relative or friend can help you reach
  items and navigate stairs.

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Follow the advice of your surgeon

• Follow the each and every advice of your
  orthopedic surgeon for instant recovery.
• Every surgeons instructions regarding
  rehabilitation and DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)
  prevention are slightly different.
• Be sure to follow the advice of your surgeon to
  ensure your recovery, and to make sure you avoid
  blood clots.

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What you should eat after hip surgery

• Your diet is a very integral part of recovery.
  Iron and vitamin supplements can really be
  beneficial but make sure you consult your doctor
  first.
• You also need to drink plenty of fluids and avoid
  alcoholic beverages.
• Stay away from fatty foods because when you gain
  excess weight, you risk putting pressure on the
  joints and causing further problems.

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What you need to avoid

• There are certain physical movements that may
  damage your new hip or interfere with the healing
  process.
• Taking the necessary procedures will help you
  maintain your new hip in perfect condition.
• For a start, you need to avoid leaning forward
  when you sit down or raising your knee up higher
  than your hip.
• Do not bend the waist and strain your hip or
  reach down to pull your blankets when you sleep.
  Some of these movements can cause pain and
  dislocate the new joint.

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About The Knee Klinik

• The Knee Klinik is one of the best orthopedic
  clinic in pune.
• The clinic is well equipped with all the
  advanced and innovative treatment in this field.
• We ensure that the best treatments provided to
  our patients at The Knee Klinik.

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Thank You.

• Address The Orthopedic Speciality
  Clinic,
• Amber Park, Jogger's
  Park Lane,
• Viman Nagar, Pune,
  Maharashtra 411013
• Contact 9923406258 /  02065000249 

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