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ARTHRITIS OF THE HIP JOINT

COMMON TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT QUESTIONS

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Weeks Post-Operative
Home 5 6 8 10 12
1. How long will I use my crutches or walker? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2. When may I cross my legs? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3. When may I lie or sleep on my operated side? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
4. When may I put on my shoes and socks without a long shoe horn? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
5. When may I raise my hip higher than 80 degrees? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
6. When may I roll my leg inward? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
7. When may I bend to the floor? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
8. When may I remove the pillow from between my legs? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
9. When may I bathe in a tub? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
10. When may I lie on my stomach? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
11. When may I start sport activities? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
12. When may I discontinue use of elevated toilet seat? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
13. When may I resume driving? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
14. When is danger of dislocation over? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
15. When will the swelling go down? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
16. How long must I continue to exercise? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
17. When may I resume sexual activities? ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

 

On to the Next Section of the Manual:
Allowable Activities After Hip Replacement




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