Recovery and rehabilitation

 

It is quite natural to feel apprehensive after your surgery and you should make sure that you have been given full instructions about post-operative recovery. The post-operative regime, including whether you should use walking aids or how soon you can fully bear weight on the operated hip varies from surgeon to surgeon. How quickly you return to ‘normal’ will depend on the individual – your age, overall state of health, muscle strength, etc.

Before you leave, you will be given an appointment for the outpatients clinic. This appointment is a routine check-up to ensure that you are making satisfactory progress. It is likely that you will also be offered physiotherapy to aid in your rehabilitation and improve your recovery time.more easily, not least because there will continue to be traces of anaesthesia in your body for some time. Set aside a rest period each afternoon. You should contact your doctor immediately in the case of any undue pain, severe redness around the operation site or drainage from the wound.

 
 

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Important: The information and guidance provided here is general in nature and should not be considered as medical advice in any way. You should always seek detailed advice from a qualified medical practitioner.