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. It is therefore only possible to give general advice here.
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.
Once you return home, you may need to continue to take your painkillers if you need to, as advised by your surgeon. You may also be advised to continue to wear compression stockings that you will have been given for a further few weeks. These can be difficult to put on and take off, so you may need someone to help you with this.
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.
