DON'T Make This Mistake After Hip Replacement Surgery.

Famous Physical Therapist's Brad Heineck and Bob Schrupp discuss the precautions you should follow after having Hip Replacement Surgery. The precautions can vary depending upon whether the hip replacement surgery was done with an anterior approach (front) or posterior approach (back).


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Pain Management

[mikekeller]

1995 had total right replacement age 50. During the following 25 years played racketball, rode horses, down hill skied and age 62 took up singles tennis. Age 75 had some parts replaced and still going strong.

[caseyhill]

I have been living with my total hip done since 2000. I had it revised in 2017 and I can do everything except heavy squats. Do what you feel comfortable with, and don't be scared into a life with no activity.

[roywalker]

My advice was to bridge ASAP, so I started the day I had my operation and have done it every day since, to date I am 4.5 weeks
since the op, I am walking with out an aid, or a limp, I am riding my push bike every day for an hour and I turned 72 last may. This operation was one of the best things I have done. Don't put it off.

[shellseakr]

I am 67 and heading into my 5th week after posterior THR. Been without walker or cane since middle of week 3. I only used extra strength Tylenol for pain the first week. I am sleeping on my back and non surgical side with pillow between my knees. I do experience sciatica and thigh pain that will wake me during the night but sleep is getting better. I see PT 2xweek and of course do my at home exercises. I still have alot of discomfort in incision area but doc said by week 8 that should be mostly resolved. My advice is to follow your doctor's hip protocol and most importantly keep moving so you don't get stiffness.

[olsmokey]

Had a posterior THR 6 weeks ago. I'm walking comfortably with one crutch or stick 2Km daily, inside I'm starting to walk with no support at all. The best thing I did prior to surgery was to look at as many actual operations on YouTube as I could. I was totally relaxed going into surgery and haven't looked back.

[fredgrove]

Had both done at 59 years-old 8 weeks apart the most easily done surgery ever I was walking 2 hours after. Little pain for 2 days only took ibuprofen total hip replacement. Cause. Arthritis in the socket. Be calm don't. Be scared

[colinlewiss]

Hope this post helps someone out there.i was due for an anterior total hip replacement but just before I was to be wheeled into theatre my doctor said your leg seems to be more noticeable shorter than your right leg so I have decided it will be better to do the posterior approach as it will give us more room to do the hip and get your left leg the same length.this I thought was a bad start but I am pleased to report that all went well and I am now pain free.i was walking normally in 6 weeks without any aids and going upstairs with ease.i put this down to gods help, I also did my best by doing gym work months before my operation losing excess weight any eating healthy I will never be able to repay my doctor and his team for what they have now given me so thankyou.

[lesliethomasdarcangelo]

64 Just did Both side's Full replacement 19 Day's i'm walking no walker and no cane but right side more pain then left side but suk it up butter cup Thank you Lord for watching over my body while i sleep Good luck to you all ps i lost 70 lbs and exercised lots before surgery

[cmac]

I had left hip anterior surgery on 11/30/22. My hip pain had been about an 8 or 9, I basically could not do anything without a great deal of pain. This is in addition to a left knee that needs a replacement and chronic lower back pain. I would say my post surgery pain was about what I expected. It was well managed in the hospital and I went to rehab for 4 days where it was still well managed. Of course I did have pain, certain movements felt like 1, 000 bees were stinging me all at once. Now home for 4 weeks, and with no precautions, I have been keeping up with my PT exercises (a must) and my pain is minimal. I would say that the worst part is getting comfortable sleeping but that is improving. It is a joy to have relief from the constant sharp pain. Thank you Dr. Alpaugh, great job!

[LaurieR]

Had Bi-lateral staged THA, right weeks apart, in June and August, 2021. Had Anterior approach. No hip precautions. No pain..could sleep any way I wanted. Actually woke up to discover I had rolled into my left (surgical) side, about 3 nights after surgery, while sleeping. That freaked me out a bit. Anyway, Anterior Hip replacement was piece of cake, for me. Was walking a mile, with no came and no pain, 5 weeks post surgery, and went back to work at that time. Kudos to Dr. Tim Wagner, in Rochester, , NY.

[ricknurse]

I have learned so much from the most famous physical therapists in the world, in my opinion. Bob and Brad, many thank.

[Jazzy-BG]

2 weeks post-op. Please what ever you do, do not pivot your foot our turn your body to the right are left. Keep your foot straight!!! Great video.

[marymaryquitecontrary]

Wow, I hadn't seen this advice anywhere else, so sensible—and valuable, You guys are always extremely helpful. Thanks!

[noneNone-gpsk]

I had anterior surgery, which is the best way to go - for a full hip replacement. The recovery is faster with better results. My physical therapy started on the third day after my surgery. On the first day of physical therapy, I was instructed to do the bridge exercises. It helps to build the muscle around your glutes, it has been 4 months since my surgery and I am doing very well. I was told I cannot ever return to running or jogging. However, I love hiking, walking, bicycling and lifting weights.
Of course I had an outstanding physician who specializes in anterior hip replacement and knees. I am sure the hip replacement can come out of the joint by doing excessive sports, or jumping, running or possibly a surgical error, or a medical anomaly. Whatever the case it is man made and not God made. We need to be careful with our new hip.

Anterior surgery has improved since this video was made. You need to look at the latest research in the last 5 years on anterior hip replacement. Thank you for the informative video, but please update it.
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[NarcissismSurvivor]

Unfortunately I just had a post-operation hip dislocation. The worst that that’s ever happened to me. I’ll never forget that pain. Listen to these guys.

[jackiegammon]

What are the precautions for a surgery that was cut on the lateral side of your leg? Originally, I was told some of the precautions that you mention for posterior and anterior. Thanks for the help!

[GGarduchi]

Your video was a great help, my wife needs a hip replaced, and you covered a lot more in 8 minutes than the hospital did in 4 hours!!

[jazminnlapid]

Thank you for making it extremely visual for faster and easier learning! It was hard imagining the precautions by just reading

[CapWalks]

Had a anterior THR in July 2019. The Doctor cleared me to go home three hours after surgery with ZERO restrictions. Recovery was a snap. Walking without a cane or crutches within 24 hours after surgery.

[SnoresLikeBuffalo]

3/17/23 I had anterior hip surgery 2/15/23. The very next day, the hospital physical therapist gave me a sheet of exercises to do, one of which was bridging, which I have done about 30x every day since then. Have recommendations changed for this exercise?

Thank you for posting this, my comment is not to disparage you.