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Title: What mechanical aids are needed?
Post by: lgbran on August 21, 2013, 03:20:08 AM

Hello,
Not sure if this is covered alsewhere but what aids are needed post op. I.e. crutches , walking frame and others on release to your home?

Title: Re: What mechanical aids are needed?
Post by: Marco Polo on August 21, 2013, 07:17:57 AM

I found the following to be very useful: crutches (I graduated to using a crutch and walking pole quite quickly), raised toilet seat, sock putter on-er (not sure of the technical name), long handled shoe horn. I also received a long strap with a loop on the end from the hospital that was useful for getting my operated leg on the bed in the first few weeks post op.

Lastly, I found having a recliner at home was very helpful in the first few weeks. Good luck for a speedy recovery.

Title: Re: What mechanical aids are needed?
Post by: Pat Walter on August 21, 2013, 11:14:54 AM

Hi

Here is a basic list

http://www.surfacehippy.info/pcwhatwillineed.php (http://www.surfacehippy.info/pcwhatwillineed.php)

and there are a lot of FAQ here that might interest you

http://www.surfacehippy.info/faq.php (http://www.surfacehippy.info/faq.php)

Good Luck.

Pat

Title: Re: What mechanical aids are needed?
Post by: lgbran on August 22, 2013, 05:10:50 AM

Thank you very much folks.. The more I know the better off I will be prepared

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