PPT | 5 Things you need to know about recovery from hip surgery

1. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RECOVERY FROM HIP SURGERY www.kneeandjointsurgery.com

2. Introduction • Hip replacement surgery is a procedure in which a doctor surgically removes a painful hip joint with arthritis and replaces it with an artificial joint often made from metal and plastic components. • It usually is done when all other treatment options have failed to provide adequate pain relief. • The procedure should relieve a painful hip joint, making walking easier. www.kneeandjointsurgery.com

3. Things you need to know about recovery from hip surgery • Prepare your home • Assign a temporary caretaker • Follow the advice of your surgeon • What you should eat after surgery • What you need to avoid www.kneeandjointsurgery.com

4. Prepare your home • In preparation for your surgery, you should make a few safety improvements to your home. • This is because after your hip surgery, you may experience temporary weakness in your legs, making it difficult to rise from a sitting position, climb stairs, and maintain your balance. • You need to ensure that your home is well prepared to help you easily maneuver around the house. This could mean rearranging your furniture, getting rid of clutter and placing items that you frequently use in convenient places that are easy to reach. www.kneeandjointsurgery.com

5. Assign a temporary care taker • Simple tasks like carrying food and performing your personal care routine can become difficult when using a walker. • If it is possible, arrange for someone to stay with you for a few days after your hip replacement surgery. • A close relative or friend can help you reach items and navigate stairs. www.kneeandjointsurgery.com

6. Follow the advice of your surgeon • Follow the each and every advice of your orthopedic surgeon for instant recovery. • Every surgeon’s instructions regarding rehabilitation and DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) prevention are slightly different. • Be sure to follow the advice of your surgeon to ensure your recovery, and to make sure you avoid blood clots. www.kneeandjointsurgery.com

7. What you should eat after hip surgery • Your diet is a very integral part of recovery. Iron and vitamin supplements can really be beneficial but make sure you consult your doctor first. • You also need to drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcoholic beverages. • Stay away from fatty foods because when you gain excess weight, you risk putting pressure on the joints and causing further problems. www.kneeandjointsurgery.com

8. What you need to avoid • There are certain physical movements that may damage your new hip or interfere with the healing process. • Taking the necessary procedures will help you maintain your new hip in perfect condition. • For a start, you need to avoid leaning forward when you sit down or raising your knee up higher than your hip. • Do not bend the waist and strain your hip or reach down to pull your blankets when you sleep. Some of these movements can cause pain and dislocate the new joint. www.kneeandjointsurgery.com

9. About The Knee Klinik • The Knee Klinik is one of the best orthopedic clinic in pune. • The clinic is well equipped with all the advanced and innovative treatment in this field. • We ensure that the best treatments provided to our patients at The Knee Klinik. www.kneeandjointsurgery.com

10. Thank You…………. Address: The Orthopedic Speciality Clinic, Amber Park, Jogger's Park Lane, Viman Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411013 Contact: 9923406258 /  02065000249  www.kneeandjointsurgery.com