The first 6 weeks after Hip Surgery: Rapid Recovery Hip Replacement
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- Опубліковано 11 січ 2014
- Recovering from Hip Replacement surgery doesn't just happen in the first 6 weeks after the operation. This video looks at what you should expect in the weeks and months to come.
For example ...
... when you can return to work;
... when can you start to drive?
... when should you start to get involved in sport again?
... and what should you do if you are concerned that things may not be progressing as smoothly as you would have expected?
I went home the next day after my TRHR. The hospital had me doing stairs the next morning after my surgery. I had 7 stairs to climb at home. They said I was doing very well. This was October 2018. I’ve had many major surgeries since December 2014, and recovering from my TRHR was by far my easiest! My hip was done posterior, and my incision was glued. I was off all prescription pain medication by 2 weeks, driving short distances by 4 weeks! Love my new right hip! ❤️
Had anterior approach hip replacement on the right hip, no pain at all no pain medications, no limitations at all. Back to normal within 4 weeks, absolute miracle.
The anterior approach of total hip replacement is nothing like the other types. There’s no cutting of muscle or tendons. Recovery is very fast in comparison. I was told that very soon it will be day surgery and patients will go home a few hours afterward. If you need a total hip replacement, you must find an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the anterior approach. You won’t regret it. Also, avoid general anesthesia after age 60! Getting a spinal with sedation is far safer for your brain.
Enough with the seniors!!! Young people get THRs too!!! I am active and fit I do not want to see little old ladies creeping around on walkers anymore
Don’t read any comments unless you want to be majorly depressed.
I’m on my fourth week and it’s only a little achy. Most of my hip is stronger now and the pain I went through was nothing compared to the pain of osteoarthritis. By far!
This is old information from 1.. 10yrs ago.. and 2.. not US standards...
My right hip was done 2 1/2 yrs. ago. My recovery was very slow, for 6 months it was not easy getting out of bed, dressing myself, and my walking was at most 20-30 minutes at a time. I thought I would always be that way. After 9 or 10 months, I began to really improve. I could walk for an hour at a time, I bought an elliptical machine ,and started to slowly use it. After 1 and 1/2 years I was either doing the elliptical 45 min. a day, or walking 1 and 1/2 hours a day. I believe regular elliptical use and walking eventually not only improved my balance, but somehow reduced the difference in leg length, (2 sides of the same coin). I did try physical therapy but really don't think much of it. I recommend an elliptical machine , even a cheap one in your home.Use it with caution in the beginning, and always grip the handles,never let go, as you might fall. But the elliptical is probably the best and safest device for rehab after THR. Wait a few months post-op before you start is my advice. Physical therapists will never mention this to you, it's not good for their business. Just my personal experience.
Really an annoyance? My brother is 6'2 58 in good shape and 6 weeks he is still in a lot of pain although his surgeon said everything looks good! This is not an easy recovery and pain can last a long time.
Which type of hip surgery are we talking about here..?, anterior where muscles are not cut..?, or other methods..?
I had hip replacement surgery less than three weeks ago. I was walking without a walker in four days.
Had hip replacement May 27th past,2022. This is day 11, able to get in/out of bed, suoervised by my husband.
I had anterior right hip replacement 5 days ago and the pain is relentless. Today was a better day I was able to shower and get
Clare Smith did you get my answer on your question? Both operations posterior - with fast recovery and excellent result.
common sense presentation -advising lifestyle changes MUST OCCUR!!! Thx!
Am 56 --- had total hip replacement Wednesday Nov 18th and came home Thursday Nov 19th.
Clare Schmidt - both my hip prostesis operations were posterior.
I did muck in the stable - driving the muck out in a wheelbarrow only three weeks after a complete hip replacement...
The encouragement am reading here is pushing me with full pain am collecting money for my surgery remaining 4000$ hope to get my hip surgery by December God willing but working with pain its horrible single mum know
I have read that posterior hip replacement is easier on the surgeon--they can see everything better than with anterior. Which one are we talking about in the video?