If you’re having hip replacement surgery, you’ve probably got lots of questions for your orthopedic surgeon. You may have so many questions that you forget to ask something at a pre-op appointment.
Fear not. We’ve got you covered with answers to common hip replacement questions. If the answer to your question isn’t listed, contact one of our trusted surgeons to help.
While most surgeries are free of complications, infections and blood clots are a risk. To lessen the risk, you’ll receive antibiotics and blood thinners.
You’ll get out of bed on the day of your surgery. The next morning, staff will help you sit in a chair and take a few steps with a walker.
Plan to be in the hospital for three days. If you live alone, you should arrange for someone to stay with you temporarily.
Unfortunately you will, but medication will lessen discomfort. Most patients only need to take very strong medication for one day.
Yes. You will have a six to eight inch scar on the side of your hip.
Until you regain your muscle strength, you will need an assistive device. Your physical therapist will determine your needs, and you’ll receive the appropriate device before leaving the hospital.
You’ll need a high toilet seat for several months, and you may need equipment to help you dress and bathe your lower extremities. A bath seat or grab bars in the bathroom may also be helpful. An occupational therapist will determine your needs while you’re in the hospital.
In the days and weeks following surgery, you’ll need someone to prepare meals, do housework and help you get to appointments.
Yes. We’ll arrange for you to have physical therapy either in your home or at an outpatient rehab center before you leave the hospital.
It depends on you and your car. If you have surgery on your left hip and you drive an automatic, you could be driving within two weeks. If the surgery was on your right hip, you may not be able to drive for six weeks. Your surgeon will let you know when it’s OK to drive.
Plan to take a least a month off of work. If your job requires strenuous activity, you’ll need to take a longer leave.
For more questions or concerns about your hip replacement surgery, make an appointment today.
If you’re having hip replacement surgery, you’ve probably got lots of questions for your orthopedic surgeon. You may have so many questions that you forget to ask something at a pre-op appointment.
Fear not. We’ve got you covered with answers to common hip replacement questions. If the answer to your question isn’t listed, contact one of our trusted surgeons to help.
If you’re considering knee replacement surgery, you probably have some questions about the procedure. Read below to see if we have addressed your concerns. If not, please contact one of our trusted orthopedic surgeons.
If you have a sports-related injury, you’re probably aware that working with a physical therapist is a great way to rehab and return to the field. But did you know acupuncture actually complements physical therapy nicely?
The benefits of acupuncture for athletes are many. Acupuncture can improve your physical performance, reduce the negative effects of overtraining and prevent future injuries. It can also:
Acupuncture is an effective treatment for injuries and conditions such as: (more…)
Good posture is important for people of any age, but it’s particularly important for children who are still growing and developing. Learning good posture at a young age is also key to preventing muscle soreness, headaches and back pain as an adult.
So how can you teach your children about good posture? Here are some tips that can help. (more…)
Research indicates that prolonged sitting is detrimental to your health. So if you sit at a desk for eight hours every day, you’re at risk for a variety of health concerns. Along with back pain and other assorted ailments, one study found your chance of developing cancer increased by more than 60 percent if you sit for long periods of time.
So can you do anything to alleviate a your sedentary work life? How about some deskercises? These exercises you can do at your desk will keep you moving but subtle enough not to be a distraction to your coworkers. (more…)
They may be fun to wear, but flip flops are simply not good for your feet. In fact, wearing flip flops for long periods of time can wreak havoc on your feet and toes, causing you to need an orthopedic surgeon.
Wearing flip flops when you walk across the locker room floor or from your patio chair to the pool won’t damage your feet. But if they become your everyday footwear, your feet and ankles could pay the price.
Read on to learn about how flip flops can lead to joint problems, the need for physical therapy or even orthopedic surgery. (more…)
You know working out at the gym is important to your overall health and well being. But with so many people using the equipment and facilities, it can also be a rather unsanitary environment where germs thrive.
So what to do? Here are some ways to stay germ-free at the gym, courtesy of southern orthopedic specialists physicians. (more…)
Recovering from an injury takes time and patience. Even after your physical therapist gives you the go-ahead to return to exercise, it can feel daunting. After all, you don’t want to reverse your weeks or months of hard work by risking another injury. Following this guide to getting back into exercise after recovering from an injury will help you stay safe during this critical period.
Rehab is the most challenging part of an orthopedic injury. Long after the acute pain of the injury fades, you may be left with seemingly endless exercises and physical therapy appointments. This can be a significant mental challenge that leaves even the most motivated patients feeling mentally drained. Use the following tips from our physical therapy experts to get yourself through mental blocks when rehabbing your injury.
Knee replacement surgeries are the 14th most common inpatient procedure performed in the United States, with 4.5 million Americans currently living with at least one knee replacement. As techniques for total knee replacement have grown more refined, orthopedic specialists have discovered factors that predict successful functional outcomes. One of the most important factors in restoring mobility and range of motion is getting back on your feet after a knee replacement surgery. Follow this guide to ensure you safely return to walking after a knee replacement.
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