Tips for senior citizen for recovering from hip surgery

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DR. SUNIL RAJAN
Head of Department Apollo Institute of
Orthopaedics, Apollo Hospitals, Indore M.S
Orthopedics, Specialization Joint Replacement
Surgery
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Tips for senior citizen for recovering from hip
surgery
When we talk about the time when a person enters
into the category of the senior citizen that is
the age of 50 or above, There are many body
functions that does not work properly as it
should be. For example pain, weakness or soreness
in the body. The most common problems that comes
along with the old is joint pain, it could be off
any joint that can be a serious issue for the
people with the older age.
The most common site of pain during the older
issues is the hip joint where the hip
pain occurs, The hip pain is regarded as one of
the most irritating affairs that can bring anyone
into very uncomfortable state, There can be joint
inflammation in the joint that is called as
arthritis and it can be a hazardous condition for
the joints. This is regarded as the most common
causes of hip pain, some of the other causes of
hip pain include strain in the muscles or
tendons, bursitis, tendonitis or fractures.
The hippin can be temporary or chronic to relieve
the pain various medications injections and
physical therapies are suggested but if in case
it's not getting fine by the above methods the
last option which comes is the replacement
surgery.
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About Hip replacement surgery-
The hip replacement surgery is a segment of joint
replacement surgery which is basically done to
relieve the pain from the joints and to enhance
and improve the mobility and movements of the
joint. In this procedure the damaged part of the
joints are taken out and the artificial
components that are made up of metal ceramic or
other uses are replaced by the same. In this
surgery not the whole joint is replaced but the
deteriorated part is being replaced by the
artificial components to enhance mobility
flexibility and strength to the joint.
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Recovering after Hip replacement surgery-
Keep moving after the surgery- As soon as
possible after the surgery some movement will be
needed, The doctor will suggest some steps during
the initial period of the surgery with the help
of support, brisk walking and moving play an
important assets for the recovery, after some
time of this surgery too long sitting will be
avoided as it can be a possible reason for the
formation of blood clots on the side of the leg,
award sitting for too long and keep moving after
the surgery.
Take medications on time- After the hip
replacement surgery some medications will be
needed when the surgery is over and also during
the recovery phase, this medications will be
given according to the patient's condition, these
medications generally include painkillers which
will help the patient during the recovery phase
to avoid pain at the site of the surgery.
Give extra care to the replaced joint- It is
ready important to take care of the replaced
joint after the replacement surgery, as even a
little irresponsibility can lead to worsen the
case. Always take care of unwanted falls and
slips , special precautions should be taken while
moving from one place to another as even after 4
to 5 weeks of the surgery that replaced hip joint
won't be fully recovered.
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Exercise properly- The proper exercise and
rehabilitation play an important role during the
recovery phase as this can help to strengthen the
muscles of the joint and enhances the mobility of
the joint. Always be punctual for exercises and
rehabilitation.
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