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Rehabilitation After Hip Surgery

A gradual mobilization of the affected limb usually leads to full ambulation. The rate of rehabilitation depends in part on the type of surgery. For example, it runs for a prosthetic hip replacement usually faster, and less rehabilitation is necessary. Also, the functional result is better than that after fixation by nail and plate. Ideally, the full load starts on the second day after surgery. are walking exercises after 4 to 8 days started (assuming that patients bear its full weight and can compensate). Climbing stairs is started after about 11 days.

The rehabilitation after surgery of hip fracture is initiated as soon as possible. The first treatment goals may be to strengthen the muscles and prevent atrophy of the unaffected side. Initially, only isometric exercises of the affected limb are allowed while it is extended. Placing a pillow under the knees is contraindicated, as this may lead to a flexion contracture of the hip and knee. A gradual mobilization of the affected limb usually leads to full ambulation. The rate of rehabilitation depends in part on the type of surgery. For example, it runs for a prosthetic hip replacement usually faster, and less rehabilitation is necessary. Also, the functional result is better than that after fixation by nail and plate. Ideally, the full load starts on the second day after surgery. are walking exercises after 4 to 8 days started (assuming that patients bear its full weight and can compensate). Climbing stairs is started after about 11 days. Patients are encouraged to do exercises daily to strengthen the core muscles and the quadriceps of the affected leg. Longer lifting or pushing heavy objects and bending or jumping is dangerous. When walking, the amount of mechanical stress is about the same whether patients use one or two crutches, but the use of crutches may interfere with certain activities of daily living. Patients should no longer sit in a chair, especially a low, and they should use the armrest as standing up. While sitting, they should not beat each other over her legs. Occupational therapists teach patients how to modify important everyday actions and activities after hip surgery, so that the healing and improving mobility is encouraged. For example, patients can learn to: align your hips properly when rinsing on a bar stool to sit to use a cushion to raise the seat of the vehicle while boarding or leaving long stems to use devices (such as device for gripping. objects shoehorn) to minimize stooping These instructions may take place in hospitals, long-term rehabilitation facilities, in the patient’s home immediately after discharge or outpatient facilities.

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