anybody out there had or known someone who had a hip replacement.. i need some information.

sam sarrha

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Sat Mar-24-07 09:04 PM
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anybody out there had or known someone who had a hip replacement.. i need some information.

Edited on Sat Mar-24-07 09:05 PM by sam sarrha

i want to take some time off to help after the surgery, and need to know how long it takes people to start getting around safely on their own.. i realize everyones situation is not the same, i am just collectig information..

thanks

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KitchenWitch

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Sat Mar-24-07 09:07 PM
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1. I have had my left hip replaced twice.

YMMV, but I was on very restricted motion (as far as how far I could bend the joint) for 6 weeks afterword. I was on crutches for about 10 weeks, 5 of them totally not weight bearing on the affected joint at all. then phasing up to weight bearing for the other 5 weeks.

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Texasgal

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Sat Mar-24-07 09:09 PM
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2. Well Sam,

Alot of this depends on the age of the patient, the type of replacement used.

It will also depend on the type of precedure preformed. Some folks get partials. IE: using alot of their own connective tissue as opposed to all synthetic.

I would advise you to ask the doctor however.

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sam sarrha

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Sat Mar-24-07 09:37 PM
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3. we are but i just wanted to hear from individuals, she is getting the total replacement , not the

new fancy partial one, her hip is really gone. they think they can do the procedure with 2 smaller incisions, from the back and side.

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Texasgal

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Sat Mar-24-07 09:40 PM
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4. OH, I am sorry I misunderstood

I am an RN and have dealt with some post replacement patients in the past.

I can see say with conviction, that they will not let this person leave the hospital until he/she is able to move somewhat. Bathroom...etc.

Good luck!

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uppityperson

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Sat Mar-24-07 09:46 PM
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5. Only advice I have is the more PT the better.

The more it is used, the faster ROM returns, and strength. Good luck.

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