Precautions To Be Taken After Hip Replacement Surgery

Patients suffering damage to their hips due to arthritis or other injuries may need hip replacement. Patients who have suffered irreparable hip fracture may also need hip replacement. Hip replacement may be partial or total hip replacement. Hip replacement involves replacement of damaged hip or parts of hip with prosthetic implant. These prosthetic implants are usually made of metal and plastic. It is considered when other treatment method fail to relieve patient from the acute pain and discomfort. Hip damage can restrict mobility or patient may even be immobile depending on the severity of the damage. Our hip replacement surgeons in Delhi are counted among best hip replacement surgeons in India and possess expertise in partial as well as total hip replacement.

hip replacement surgeons in India

Hip replacement surgery demands many precaution for faster recovery. Most of the patients are sent home after hip replacement surgeries, but some may need additional care at the hospital itself. Patients need physiotherapy after a hip replacement surgery to bring them to normalized mobility. Physiotherapy techniques help in restoring mobility. Physiotherapy helps in adjusting with the artificial replacements and moving with them with ease. Physiotherapist provides patients techniques and equipment to help them recover faster. Precautions needed after knee replacement surgery are listed below-

• You should follow guidelines provided by your physiotherapist. Techniques and adaptive equipment provided by physiotherapist are meant to help you do your chores as well your healing process.
• Not taking care of guidelines provided by your doctor or physiotherapist can lead to dislocation of the hip joint, which may arise a need of another surgery.
• Patients should avoid twisting or hinging for 6-12 months after hip replacement surgery.
• Limbs should not be crossed past the midline of the body and turning them inward should also be avoided.
• Patients should avoid bending down or squatting as it can hinder your healing process by causing harm to your still healing joints.
• Doctors advise to avoid certain sports or heavy activity even after the healing of the joints as hip replacement surgery can make you able to do day-to-day activity but you are not qualified to do sports or heavier activities.
• Avoid climbing up stairs as it could damage your healing joints. If it is necessary, keep it to minimum.
• Avoid recliners and use straight-back chair, which provide total support to your body especially back.
• Floors of the room should be cleared of any clutter including rugs, mats or other objects which could lead to fall, as falling can further damage your new replaced hip joints.
• Avoid sitting on low levels, use a toilet seat which is elevated so that you need not bend.
• Avoid playing with pets to avoid any jerks to your joints.
• Do not do any physical activity including exercises without consulting your doctor.
• Driving should be avoided until your doctor gives you a clean chit to drive.
• One risk with hip replacement surgery is that the replacement parts may become loose, break, or become infected. Talk to your surgeon about these risks associated and precautions to avoid them beforehand.

Hip replacement surgeons in Delhi

New surgical techniques and improved implants has increased longevity of hip replacements to 20- 30 years. Hip replacement surgeons in India are at par with expert surgeons in other part of the world. Our Hip replacement surgeons in Delhi offers world class hip replacement at par with world standards. They possess expertise in the procedure and use advance technology in the field. By following guidelines for precautions after hip replacement surgery by your doctor, you can attain faster and stress free healing.