Ways to Boost Hip Replacement Surgery Recovery

It’s a fact that the hip joint is a major weight bearing joint that undergoes a lot of wear and tear, and inflammation, which may cause chronic pain. Hip replacement surgery may be the best option to relieve a person from hip pain. Post surgery, the patient recovers slowly and steadily. He/she should be able to carry out his or her daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, etc., which may not have been possible prior to the surgery due to the lack of mobility in the hip joint.  

The period after hip replacement surgery is followed by rest. This is the period when you may be advised to limit your mobility to reduce the chances of applying pressure on the artificial joint too soon after surgery. However, a recent innovation in the field of invasive techniques that results in less blood loss and less damage to the surrounding tissues during the surgical process. So, the patient experiences a quick recovery and regains mobility very quickly.

Specially designed instruments are used in hip replacement surgery to install the implants to ensure that no damage is caused to the surrounding tissues. This speeds up the healing and recovery process and patients may be able to go home the same day of the surgery.

The surgery and the results that it produces have made more and more people opt for the surgical procedure to provide relief from chronic hip and joint pain.  Following the surgical procedure, your physiotherapist will advise you on the type of activities that you should or should not perform to accelerate the hip replacement recovery process. Be sure to follow your physiotherapy exercise program consciously to achieve the best results for your artificial hip.

For a few months after the surgery, avoid squatting, sitting in a low chair or sitting while keeping your legs crossed, to aid the hip replacement recovery process. Recovery from the surgery is usually very fast, but still it will take a couple of weeks to regain full use of your hip joint. The time needed for recovery can be reduced with proper care and strictly following the recovery program that has been designed for you by the physiotherapist.

With proper care, the majority of patients obtain relief from chronic pain after hip replacement surgery. Hip replacement surgery can help you to regain the ability to participate in activities such as golf and help you to lead a normal, active lifestyle.   

The information provided in this article about hip replacement surgery is for informational purposes only. It is not to be considered as medical care or advice and is not a replacement for medical care given by your physicians or trained medical personnel.