Long-Term Exercises After A Hip Replacement
Gentle, purposeful movement soon after hip replacement surgery is generally more beneficial than prolonged rest, which can contribute to stiffness and weakness. Walking is the foundation of recovery, usually progressing from indoor mobility to fitness walking under your team’s guidance. Most patients are guided to around 2,000–3,000 steps a day until the six-week mark, then […]
Total Hip Replacement Protocol
The general journey runs from preparation, through the operation, to staged recovery at home and follow-up. A total hip replacement is performed under spinal or general anaesthesia and typically takes around one to two hours. Rehabilitation usually begins within about a day of surgery, guided by a physiotherapist, with a hospital stay of a few […]
When Can I Shower After Having A Hip Replacement?
Most patients can shower within the first few days after hip replacement surgery once the wound is sealed and covered by a suitable dressing. Keep the surgical site clean, dry and protected, and avoid soaking it until your surgical team confirms it is safe. Setting up your bathroom before surgery, with a shower chair, non-slip […]
When is it too Late to Get a Hip Replacement?
There is no strict upper age limit for hip replacement; the decision is based far more on your overall health and how much your hip affects your life. Most hip replacements are carried out in people in their 50s to 80s, largely because osteoarthritis becomes more prevalent with age. For older patients, the question is […]
When Can You Walk Unaided After A Hip Replacement
Many patients walk unaided indoors at around two to four weeks after hip replacement surgery, with walking aids often used for longer outdoors. By around six to twelve weeks, many people have returned to what feels like normal walking for them. Recovery tends to progress more quickly in younger patients and those without other significant […]
Will I Be Pain-Free After Hip Replacement?
Hip replacement is very effective at relieving the pain that led to surgery, but some discomfort during recovery is normal and expected. Pain typically decreases gradually over the weeks after surgery, and most patients report minimal hip pain by 6–12 months post-surgery. Prescribed pain relief, ice, elevation, gentle movement, and your physiotherapy exercises all help […]
Approach to a Anterior Hip Replacement Scar
The anterior approach accesses the hip from the front, typically through a 6–8 cm incision along the natural hip crease. Because it works between the muscles rather than cutting through them, it is described as muscle-sparing. Scar size and appearance vary between patients and depend on individual healing, not just the surgical approach. The anterior […]
Post Op Labral Hip Tear Rehab Protocol
Rehabilitation after hip labral tear repair is typically staged: protecting the repair early on, then restoring movement and strength, then a gradual return to activity. Early phase (roughly the first 2 weeks) focuses on protected weight-bearing on crutches and gentle, carefully guided movement. Intermediate phase (roughly weeks 3–6) introduces progressive strengthening and often hydrotherapy once […]
Anterior Hip Replacement Recovery: Taking it Week By Week
An anterior hip replacement is performed through an approach at the front of the hip, working between the muscles rather than cutting through them. Because it is muscle-sparing, some patients experience an earlier return of mobility, though recovery still progresses in stages over weeks and months. Most patients spend 1–3 days in hospital, with walking […]
How Long Does a Hip Replacement Take?
A total hip replacement typically takes around one to two hours of surgical time. A partial hip replacement typically takes around one hour, while hip resurfacing typically takes around two to three hours. The recovery itself takes far longer than the operation: many patients progress through the main phase over roughly six weeks to three […]