Hip Replacement Surgery Recovery

Hip Replacement Surgery Recovery

After your surgery, you will be moved into the recovery room until you come to. Depending on the type of anesthetic you’ve had, this could take several hours. During this period, you will be closely monitored. Once you’re with it again, you will be moved to your hospital room. Here, you will spend a minimum of 1-2 days before being discharged home or to a secondary care facility.

During your hospital stay, you will be visited by doctor and nurses who will check your wound and labs and review your progress. You may also be visited by a social worker who will help determine if you can be discharged straight home or if a secondary care center is better for you. Another key member of your care team is a physical therapist. It is not unusual for patients to begin physical therapy on the same day as surgery or in the following morning. Early movement in the hip joint is pivotal to regaining range of motion, avoiding stiffness, reducing swelling and inflammation and ultimately, setting yourself up for future success.

After the procedure

After surgery, you'll be moved to a recovery area for a few hours while your anesthesia wears off. Medical staff will monitor your blood pressure, pulse, alertness, pain or comfort level, and your need for medications.

Blood clot prevention

After your surgery, you'll be at increased risk of blood clots in your legs. Possible measures to prevent this complication include:

. Early mobilization. You'll be encouraged to sit up and even try walking with crutches or a walker soon after surgery. This will likely happen the same day as your surgery or on the following day.

. Pressure application. Both during and after surgery, you may wear elastic compression stockings or inflatable air sleeves similar to a blood pressure cuff on your lower legs. The pressure exerted by the inflated sleeves helps keep blood from pooling in the leg veins, reducing the chance that clots will form.

. Blood-thinning medication. Your surgeon may prescribe an injected or oral blood thinner after surgery. Depending on how soon you walk, how active you are and your overall risk of blood clots, you may need blood thinners for several more weeks after surgery.

Physical Therapy

A physical therapist may help you with some exercises that you can do in the hospital and at home to speed recovery.

Activity and exercise must be a regular part of your day to regain the use of your joint and muscles. Your physical therapist will recommend strengthening and mobility exercises and will help you learn how to use a walking aid, such as a walker, a cane or crutches. As therapy progresses, you'll usually increase the weight you put on your leg until you're able to walk without assistance.

Home recovery and follow-up care

Before you leave the hospital, you and your caregivers will get tips on caring for your new hip. For a smooth transition:

. Arrange to have a friend or relative prepare some meals for you

. Place everyday items at waist level, so you can avoid having to bend down or reach up

. Consider making some modifications to your home, such as getting a raised toilet seat if you have a usually low toilet

Six to 12 weeks after surgery, you'll have a follow-up appointment with your surgeon to make sure your hip is healing properly. If recovery is progressing well, most people resume their normal activities by this time — even if in a limited fashion. Further recovery with improving strength will often occur for six to 12 months.

When can I walk unaided after hip replacement?

3 to 6 Weeks After Hip Replacement Surgery You may be able to do most light activities. You’ll likely be able to walk without a walker or crutches.

When Can I Go Down to One Crutch After Hip Replacement?

Most patients can expect to be using crutches for around four weeks, but often turn the corner after this and start phasing this out as they progress. By the time you have a follow-up with your consultant after six weeks, you will be walking around the house unaided and will be feeling largely back to normal.

What Kind of Walker Is Best After Hip Replacement?

Front-wheeled walkers are preferred for safety after hip replacement surgery. When walking with a walker, crutches or cane, DO NOT TURN BY PIVOTING ON YOUR OPERATED LEG. After surgery, the hip muscles can be weakened and pivoting over your operative hip is not recommended for the first 6-8 weeks after surgery.

Is A Cane Better Than a Walker?

If you have pain or weakness on one side of your body that makes it hard to walk or balance, a cane may be helpful. If you have poor balance or feel unsteady on your feet, a walker may give you more support.

Is A Recliner Good After Hip Replacement?

Try to sit in a straight back chair (avoid low sofas, recliners, or zero-gravity chairs) for the first 6 weeks. Do NOT sleep in a recliner. Your hip will get stiff in a flexed position and be harder to straighten out. Do not extend your hip or leg backwards for 6 weeks.

How Long Does Fatigue Last After Hip Replacement Surgery?

This fatigue will slowly resolve over the course of the first 6 weeks following surgery. Most individuals will be able to resume their normal activities within 6 weeks of surgery. Normally, around this time patients will resume driving as long as they are not taking any prescription pain medications.

Is It Normal to Sleep a Lot After Hip Surgery?

This is a normal stress-recovery cycle. Undergoing surgery where the body is given medications and traumatized by procedures can cause fatigue as the body enters into the repairing and healing mode.

About Iranian Surgery

Iranian surgery is an online medical tourism platform where you can find the best orthopedic surgeons in Iran. The price of Hip Replacement Surgery in Iran can vary according to each individual’s case and will be determined by an in-person assessment with the doctor.

For more information about the cost of Hip Replacement Surgery in Iran and to schedule an appointment in advance, you can contact Iranian Surgery consultants via WhatsApp number 0098 901 929 0946. This service is completely free.

Source:

https://createoandp.com/prosthetics/is-it-normal-to-sleep-a-lot-after-hip-replacement.html

https://scarysymptoms.com/2015/09/is-daytime-sleeping-part-of-hip/