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How to Use a cane after hip resurfacing surgery
Updated 8/12/08 Proper Positioning The top of your cane should reach to the crease in your wrist when you stand up straight. Your elbow should bend a bit when you hold your cane. Hold the cane in the hand opposite the side that needs support. Walking When you walk, the cane and your injured leg…
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DO NOT put more weight on your operated leg than was allowed while you were in the hospital. Do you know your "weight bearing status?" If not, ask your doctor or therapist. To sit: Back up until you feel the chair against the back of your legs. Slide your operated leg forward and…
Continue reading →Precautions after surgery – what to do and not to do
* These suggestions are followed by most doctors – but you must ask your doctor what rules you must followUpdated 8/12/08 Correct Hip Positioning Keep your operated leg facing straight forward when sitting, walking, or lying down. Do the Following: Keep your knee lower than your operated hip. Do Not Do…
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Stairs and Crutches Stairs: Use one crutch and the stair rail if present (only if the railing is stable and there is someone to carry the other crutch). Use two crutches if there is no stair rail. It does not matter which side the stair rail is on. If both…
Continue reading →Anne Caviness About Using Trekking Poles
LBHR De Smet 2007 After having my left hip resurfaced in July 2007, for my recovery I focused on PT exercises, water walking and exercises, and swimming. I also gradually increased my regular walking. I went from two crutches to one crutch, to a cane, to nothing, then to one trekking pole for trails with…
Continue reading →How to Use Crutches after hip resurfacing surgery
Updated 8/12/08 Proper Positioning The top of your crutches should reach between 1 and 1 1/2 inches below your armpits while you stand up straight. The handgrips of the crutches should be even with the top of your hip line. Your elbows should bend a bit when you use the handgrips. Hold the top of…
Continue reading →Getting in and out of bed
Updated 8/12/08 Sit down on the edge of the bed, reaching back with one hand at a time. Enter the bed by supporting your upper body with your arms and bringing your legs into the bed. You may need help to keep your legs apart. Reverse this when you get out of bed When you…
Continue reading →Getting in and out of a car
Updated 8/12/08 Getting into the Car Back up to the front car seat until you feel it on the back of your legs. Slide your operated leg forward, reach back with both hands, and slowly lower yourself into the seat. Scoot yourself across the car seat, keeping your operated leg straight. Slowly turn your…
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