Mobility and Activities after Hip Replacement | Hip OrthoInfo | Dr.Chirag Patel

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Mobility and Activities after Hip Replacement

• Total hip replacement surgery involves removing
  the ball and socket joint and replacing it with
  an artificial joint. It allows the patients to be
  stable while standing or walking and gives relief
  to the pain.
• Recovery after the hip replacement is a necessary
  process, and it differs from person to person.
  The patient should take proper care to recover
  after the surgery and avoid the risks that occur
  after the surgery. Here are the various
  activities that patients can do for the
  successful recovery after the hip
  replacement surgery

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Mobility and Activities after Hip Replacement

• 1. Before getting discharged from the hospital
• After the surgery, a patient stays for 3-5 days
  in the hospital. During this time, the patient
  needs to follow several goals to return to normal
  life activities again.
• These goals include
• Using the bathroom by yourself.
• Getting on and off the bed.
• Being able to take food and drink by yourself.
• Being able to walk with a device like a cane.

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Mobility and Activities after Hip Replacement

• 2. After getting discharged from the hospital
• One needs to make several changes in their home
  so they do not feel uncomfortable at their own
  home after the surgery.
• These preparations include
• Placing your frequently used items near your bed.
• Removing the tripping hazards from your home.
• Get a high chair for comfortable sitting.
• Install a raised toilet to use it comfortably.

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Mobility and Activities after Hip Replacement

• Reaching the home after getting discharged from
  the hospital, the patients need to follow certain
  things to recover faster. These things are
• If the patients stitches are not removed, take
  necessary instructions from the doctor regarding
  the bath.
• Clean the area around the incision regularly to
  prevent any infection and other complications.
• Keep monitoring your fever timely and contact the
  doctor if it passes the threshold.
• If the wound starts becoming red and causes
  irritation, consult the doctor immediately.

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Mobility and Activities after Hip Replacement

• Activities and mobility exercises after the hip
  replacement
• The best hip replacement surgeon advises
  performing some prescribed exercise on a regular
  and controlled basis. These exercises make the
  muscles around the hip area strong and help the
  patient in doing his usual life activities.

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Mobility and Activities after Hip Replacement

• The best orthopedic surgeons in Mumbai recommend
  these exercises for the patients
• 1.  Walking
• Walking has many advantages. It is gentle on hip
  bones, keeps your weight balanced, and increases
  immunity.
• 2. Tennis
• Playing a doubles game in tennis is beneficial
  after the hip replacement surgery. It helps you
  to return to your normal day-to-day activities.
  However, the best hip replacement surgeons in
  Mumbai recommend to not overdo it.

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Mobility and Activities after Hip Replacement

• 3. Swimming
• Swimming is a gentle exercise. It provides health
  benefits to the patients without affecting the
  hip replacement of the patient.
• It is not only advisable but necessary to follow
  all the recommended activities so that the
  patient does not suffer from any further risks
  and complications. When patients do not follow
  the prescribed instructions, they
  undergo revision hip replacement. It means going
  through the same pain and trauma again.

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Mobility and Activities after Hip Replacement

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  orthopedic surgeons. He specializes in both knee
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