Question

You are caring for a patient scheduled for a Total Hip Replacement tomorrow. The patient has several questions.

Patient's Questions

1. "What preparation is needed for the procedure?"
2. "What are total hip replacement complications?"
3. "What will recovery be like for the patient after surgery?"
4. "What is involved in the rehabilitation process after total hip joint replacement?"

Answer 1

Q1 Answer- preparation needed before the procedure:-
   1. Lose excess weight. If you're overweight, your doctor may recommend that you lose a few pounds before hip replacement surgery.

2.Quit smoking.
      3.   Stretch and strengthen muscles.

4.Find a driver.

5.Avoid blood thinners.

6. Start newly prescribed medications/supplements.

7. Consider first-floor sleeping arrangements.

Q2 Answer :- Possible Complications During or After Surgery

• Bleeding
• Blood clots
• Blood vessel injury
• Dislocation
• Fractures
• Infection
• Leg-length inequality
• Loosening of implant
• Nerve injury
• Pain
• Stiffness.   
  
  
  Q3 Answer-     Hip replacement recovery time varies from person to person. Most patients can walk with assistance the same day as surgery or the day after. They usually resume routine activities between 10 and 12 weeks after hip surgery. Full hip replacement recoverytakes 6 to 12 months.

Q4. Answer:- Regular exercise to restore strength and mobility to your hip and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery after hip replacement. The orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise for 20 to 30 minutes, 2 or 3 times a day during your early recovery. Following exercises are to be done :-

1. Ankle Pumps.
2. Ankle Rotations.

3.Bed-Supported Knee Bends.

4. Abduction Exercise.

5. Standing Knee Raises.

6. Standing Hip Abduction
7. Standing Hip Extensions
8. Walking.

9. Start climbing and descending.