Interesting information I got from hospital when discharged

Bones, joints and muscles
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HIP PRECAUTIONS ARE NO LONGER A ROUTINE

The routine use of HIP precautions for all patients after total hip replacement has now been shown to be. I longer necessary.

Removing restrictions has been shown to increase recovery rates and increase patients satisfaction without increasing the rate of dislocation.

Patients are encouraged to move in any way they find comfortable. They can return to normal activities as soon as they feel able to do so. Patients can stop using their walking aids whenever they feel able to.

They may sleep on there sides, shower normally and drive when they feel able to and when they have assessed there own safety with driving. THEY SHOULD NOTIFY THERE INSURANCE COMPANIES.

I HOPE THIS CAN HELP SOME OF YOU HIPPIES OR MAYBE ANSWER A FEW QUESTIONS

Keep smiling. Julie. X

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Thanks Julie great advice having my 1st hip next week x

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Interesting . Great news. Thanks Julie. The doc told me our hips are stronger than bone. 

Take care.,

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Hi Deborah. I hope you are. It too worried about it. I know I was really worried, but glad I have had it done now.

Take care and good luck. X

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Sweat type of hip implant did you have?

i have Zimmer, DuPuy and revision Stryker.,is the restrictions removed with all incision Lateral, Posterior and anterior? 

After all the years I wonder why the restrictions are devalued. My revision had more restrictions that normal . Revisions remove the implants and replace them can risk femur bone infection and breakage. 

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Sweat = What manufacturer sorry!

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Wow interesting thanks

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Interested in your source of information for this Julie..

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That worries me...I think Doctors/ hospitals are now so paranoid about being sued that they are putting major decisions in the hands of the patients so that they are not faced with "my Dr told me it was ok"... if anything goes wrong. Call me a cynic.

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Hi Rob.

I got the information as a fact sheet while in hospital in the U.K.

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Goodness. That's really confusing. Who issued it ? Name of hospital or organisation ? Makes me very uncertain as to what to do. I wish they'd sing from the same hymn sheet on this. It's too important to us to be given absolutely conflicting advice on how to deal with our recovery.

Mmmm.. Food for thought.

Thanks Julie..

Rob

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Hi Rob. It was issued by the NHS. And I had my hip op in Epsom. The organisation is called SWLEOC which stands for South West London Elective Orthotic something or other. Tried to take a picture of it and upload on here. But couldn't figure out how to do it or even if I could.

Hope that helps.

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I think there may be some restrictions with certain procedures. This was issues to me after having a THR. I have what I believe is a titanium ball and ceramic socket. They said that works best.

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This was true for me. I had an anterior THR on Oct 13. No restrictions. Driving at 2 weeks, showered right away and sleeping on non op side right away. Off narcotics in one week. Just having thigh muscle soreness being helped with PT. Had my leg lengthened 1 inch due to deformity. My Dr says 'you will know what feels right....and I do ' good luck to you all as you find your way to recovery. I pray I continue to progress daily! God bless

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I was told to adhere to the restrictions after mt thr ....!

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So sorry. Got wrapped up in the info thing. I do hope you progress well in your recovery . Best wishes but I would advise against gymnastics just yet !

Take care...

Rob 😊

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Go for it. Thanks for your addition to the discussion.

God bless you too...

Rob

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Hi Julie, thanks for this info.when I had my first THR in 2007 consultant put no restrictions on me just said "work at your own pace and don't overdo it". I was up and about and pushed myself a little, I was back driving and in work in 6 weeks. Had my second in jan this year and so many  restrictions and warnings (different consultant) made me so nervous it took much longer to recover, there really needs to be more clarity on this. Hope you have a good recovery. 

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That sounds about right.Some people get this done very young and may have better muscle strength than someone 30 years older

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Hi Julie

I have a friend currently wearing a brace after dislocating his new hip 3 weeks after the op.  He leaned forward across the table to reach the salt and out it popped, so he broke the 90 degree rule.  

I followed the rules to the letter and if I ever have to have the other hip replaced I will be very cautious.   

I know every hospital and every consultant has different rules on what you can and can't do but I'm afraid I would err on the side of caution.

Cels x