Do ask for assistance for a few weeks after hip replacement surgery.
Recovery and rehabilitation after hip surgery
Return to the daily activities you love!
Following your hip replacement surgery, your surgeon may decide that physical therapy is right for you, in which case specialized personnel will manage your recovery by defining the most suitable rehabilitation program. They will work with you throughout the recovery process to help you regain hip mobility and increase your quality of life.
Hip replacement pain
Hip prosthesis
Hip replacement recovery
Hip replacement recovery time may be different for each person and according to individual conditions and surgeon protocol.
Temporary pain is a natural part of the healing process. Do not be overly concerned if this happens, as your body is adjusting to your new hip prosthesis.
Different types of medication are available to assist with hip pain relief during your hip replacement recovery. Your surgeon will work with you to choose the best option, which may include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Opioids can also be used in limited doses but must be monitored closely due to side effects and high addiction risk.
Your surgeon may prescribe for you to use a walking aid, such as crutches, following your hip replacement surgery. It is important to follow all advice from your surgical team about the proper use of mobility aids after your surgery.
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Recovery
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Hip replacement rehabilitation
It is crucial to follow your surgical team’s recommendations to achieve the best recovery from your hip replacement. Hip replacement rehabilitation, or rehab, can be started as soon as the day of the operation, subject to your surgeon’s approval. If needed, a physical therapist will provide you with specialized hip rehabilitation exercises to strengthen your hip and restore movement so that you may resume walking and other daily activities.
Recovering from hip replacement surgery will be up to you! When you return home after surgery, stay active and take care to protect your hip, according to your surgeon's instructions and your rehabilitation progress. To promote healing, continue taking your medications and exercising as recommended by your medical team.
Most people can resume normal routine activities within the first 3 to 6 weeks after their total hip replacement surgery17.
When fully recovered, the majority of individuals who have joint replacement surgery experience a reduction in joint pain and an improvement in their ability to participate in daily activities18.
Patients may resume driving within 1 week after anterior hip replacement and return to work within 3 weeks depending on their surgeon's recommendations19.
Rehab
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Hip replacement rehabilitation: Dos and Don'ts
Your commitment to your recovery plays a key role in the success of your hip surgery. Proper In-home care following total hip replacement is an important part of hip rehabilitation and healing.
Do rest and complete your assigned hip rehab exercises.
Do contact your medical team with any questions or concerns.
Don’t overdo your assigned hip rehab exercises.
Do not make sudden movements.
Do not play sports or engage in strenuous activity.
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References
17- Total Hip Replacement - https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/total-hip-replacement/ accessed on 11/10/2023
18- Before and After Total Joint Replacement - https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/before-and-after-total-joint-replacement-video/ accessed on 11/10/2023
19- When do patients drive after minimally invasive anterior hip replacements? A single surgeon experience of 212 hip arthroplasties https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6250078/ accessed on 11/10/2023