Hello and Welcome to BoneSmart! Thanks for joining us. Congrats on your new hip. Please leave the date of your surgery below so the info can be applied as your signature. It's helpful for those who stop by to comment to see how far along you are in the recovery process. Thanks in advance.
I'm not really sure about the the bulge you describe. My best guess would be that it's swelling, but you maintain it doesn't feel that way. In the event that it is, consider icing for the next few days, several times per day, for no less than 45-60 mins per time and see if you notice a difference. I'm wondering when your next post op is? If it's concerning you may want to give your surgeon a call. I'm sure through conversation with a member of his care team they'd be able to offer you some reassurance, or move up your next post op appointment if they feel it's necessary.
Please find the Recovery Guidelines below. Many articles will still apply. Stop back often, we'd love to support and encourage you as you continue to heal.
A great week to you
Hip Recovery: The Guidelines
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Don’t worry: Your body will heal all by itself. Relax, let it, don't try and hurry it, don’t worry about any symptoms now, they are almost certainly temporary
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Control discomfort:
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Do what you want to do BUT
a. If it hurts, don't do it and don't allow anyone - especially a physical therapist - to do it to you
b. If your leg swells more or gets stiffer in the 24 hours after doing it, don't do it again.
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PT or exercise can be useful BUT take note of these
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At week 4 and after you should follow this
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Access to these pages on the website
Pain management and the pain chart
Healing: how long does it take?
Chart representation of THR recovery
Dislocation risk and 90 degree rule
Energy drain for THRs
Pain and swelling control: elevation is the key
Post op blues is a reality - be prepared for it
Myth busting: on getting addicted to pain meds
Sleep deprivation is pretty much inevitable - but what causes it?
BIG TIP: Hips actually don't need any exercise to get better. They do a pretty good job of it all on their own if given half a chance. Trouble is, people
don't give them a chance and end up with all sorts of aches and pains and sore spots. All they need is the best therapy which is walking and even then
not to excess.
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