Hip Replacement

Total Hip Replacement standard protocol

Total hip replacement is not a very rare thing in those days. It is usually performed on people who have arthritis of the hip. This is to replace the normal socket and ball hip with a metal ball and stem.

This metal ball and stem is inserted into the femur bone and an artificial plastic cup socket. Here is the total hip replacement standard protocol for your information.

Immediately after the operation, doctors should monitor signs of swelling, DVT, dislocation, etc. After a day of rest, the patient should be encouraged to sit on the bed 2-3 times a day. Before the patient is discharged from the hospital, needs to be taught all sitting exercises.

Once the prosthetic replacement is made and the patient discharged from hospital, there are some post operative precautions to be taken by the patient. Besides the precautions, there are various medications that the patient should take the prescribed period. The medications include drugs to prevent blood clots in the legs, muscle relaxation, for pain and sleep. The patient may be advised to walk with the aid or walker or crutches for a period of 4-6 weeks after the operation in short sessions, in addition to continue with the exercises that taught him / her. The resumption of sexual activity can be done when the patient is comfortable, but they must be within hip precautions. Your doctor will decide when the patient can be allowed to start driving.

The patient needs to continue with the publication of follow-up for at least 12 weeks after which he can return to full regular block those that involve lifting weights or contact sports.