nickji
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Hi Everyone,
I'm confused! I had a R. THR, uncemented ten days ago (36 mm metal on x linked poly) and despite a lot of reading on the net, including this site, but I'm unsure about recovery activity. My main questions are:
1. Is it ok to walk using armpit/axilliary crutches so weight bearing on my Right hip is minimal, or should I avoid walking as much as possible?
2. What are the best exercises to regain strength in the muscles?
3. How long after the op can I begin weight bearing - for example just using one elbow crutch
4. Is there a 'typical' time to reach full strength in the implant/bone join?
5. When does side lying sleep become possible? My body hates the 'all night on the back' experience.
I'm also confused because most people recommend no weight bearing, but my surgeon recommends weight bearing from the start and I've seen a post from a U.K. hospital worker who says that weight bearing begins at once for U.K. non-cemented THR patients.
Any advice would be sincerely appreciated.
I had the operation in India, and am still there, so physio services are limited in my area though hospital and surgeon seemed excellent. Operation cost UK£4,000, private room, full services and meds., and my full time local helper is both wonderful and even at high pay by local standards, easy to afford. Also, I have had absolutely zero pain since day 4 after the op. but want to be very careful of course.
Thanks a lot,
Nick
I'm confused! I had a R. THR, uncemented ten days ago (36 mm metal on x linked poly) and despite a lot of reading on the net, including this site, but I'm unsure about recovery activity. My main questions are:
1. Is it ok to walk using armpit/axilliary crutches so weight bearing on my Right hip is minimal, or should I avoid walking as much as possible?
2. What are the best exercises to regain strength in the muscles?
3. How long after the op can I begin weight bearing - for example just using one elbow crutch
4. Is there a 'typical' time to reach full strength in the implant/bone join?
5. When does side lying sleep become possible? My body hates the 'all night on the back' experience.
I'm also confused because most people recommend no weight bearing, but my surgeon recommends weight bearing from the start and I've seen a post from a U.K. hospital worker who says that weight bearing begins at once for U.K. non-cemented THR patients.
Any advice would be sincerely appreciated.
I had the operation in India, and am still there, so physio services are limited in my area though hospital and surgeon seemed excellent. Operation cost UK£4,000, private room, full services and meds., and my full time local helper is both wonderful and even at high pay by local standards, easy to afford. Also, I have had absolutely zero pain since day 4 after the op. but want to be very careful of course.
Thanks a lot,
Nick