Saturday, March 12, 2011

A Few Simple Hip Replacement Precautions: Post Surgery

By Clyde Williams


Following hip replacement precautions is crucial to guarantee full and problem-free recoveryWithout these precautions you might hurt your new hip joint and end up having to go for another operation.

Do not Let Your New Hip Joint Undergo Strain

Crossing the undamaged hip, that is, the natural one, would affect the new joint detrimentally. Well, if you cross your legs as if everything is still normal, you might really end up dislocating your hip joint. In addition to this, you have to withstand the provocation to pick up things from the floor. Bending down that far down can very easily result in aggravated strain on your hip joint with the result that it may heal all too slowly for your immediate wants and needs. There are reaching devices which are generally given to recuperating patients in order to help them with problematic issues such as these. Work with as many gadgets with your occupational counselor until you reach a point where you have discovered something that truly works for you. Avoid twisting the hip further than the standard 90 degrees.

Be Careful With Your Sitting Positions

It is imperative that you steer clear of sofas and couches for sitting at least till the initial stages of recovery are over. If you have not yet recognized, sitting on a couch can result in bending in the hip area in ways that might not really be obvious at first. And when you are lying on your bed, be sure to avoid crossing the leg which has been surgically operated on over the one which was not. One way to achieve comfort while in the comfort of your bed is to simply keep your two legs 5 to 6 inches apart. And when you lie down on your side, make sure you keep a pillow lodged in between your legs in order to cushion any body weight that might exert stress over your new joint.

Take It Easy On The Exercises

People sometimes are inclined to rely on physical routines more especially during the stage of physiotherapy. While this is good, it may cause tension on your hip joint. Rather wait until the joint is fully retrieved before you can start training rigorously.




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