Is having a total hip replacement considered a disability?

Those who have recently had a hip replacement may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. To qualify for disability benefits after a hip replacement, you must meet the SSA's Blue Book listing outlining the specific medical qualifications.

Is hip surgery considered a disability?

The SSA considers benefits if you have had reconstructive surgery on a weight-bearing joint, such as the hip, and you have been unable to return to ambulation. If you continue to experience difficulty walking without assistance and it has been a year since your surgery, you might be eligible for benefits.

What is the disability rating for hip replacement?

Under Code 5054, replacement of the hip with a prosthesis warrants a 100 percent rating for a one-year period following implantation of the prosthesis. A 90 percent rating is warranted if following the implantation there is painful motion or weakness such as to require the use of crutches.

Are there permanent restrictions after hip replacement?

That's right, no restrictions. After an anterior hip replacement you can do anything you want to.

Can I get Social Security disability for a hip replacement?

If the SSA considers a hip surgery a success, it may not qualify for SSDI benefits. If you have experienced complications from your hip replacement, it is vital that your physician document your quality of life and ability to care for yourself.

Do I Qualify For Social Security Disability Benefits If I've Had A Hip Replacement?

How long does it take to get disability after hip replacement?

In order to qualify for disability benefits, you must show that you've been unable to work due to the complications from your hip replacement for at least 12 months. It's important to establish the 12-month period during which your hip pain prevented you from working.

How long is recovery for total hip replacement?

“On average, hip replacement recovery can take around two to four weeks, but everyone is different,” says Thakkar. It depends on a few factors, including how active you were before your surgery, your age, nutrition, preexisting conditions, and other health and lifestyle factors.

What can you never do after hip replacement?

Can you ever bend over after hip replacement?

You should not bend your hip beyond 60 to 90 degrees for the first six to 12 weeks after surgery. Do not cross your legs or ankles, either. It's best to avoid bending to pick things up during this period.

Can you live a normal life after hip replacement?

Around three months after your hip operation, most things will go back to normal, and the pain goes away for most people. You need to look out for signs of complications and continue being careful with how you move your hip. After 6 to 12 months, the recovery is considered complete.

Do replacement hips weigh more?

The parts weigh about 3 to 5 pounds. The bone removed during hip replacement weighs a little less. So, you may gain a few pounds of body weight as a result of hip replacement surgery.

How long does pain last after hip replacement?

Most people, though, experience surgical pain for approximately two to four weeks following hip replacement surgery. Your activity level, medical history, and any pain you're dealing with before surgery have an effect on how long it will take you to make a full recovery.

How long after hip replacement can I tie my shoes?

Because it can take up to 6-8 weeks for the tissues to heal, the surgeon would caution the patient not to bend during this healing process, meaning that it could take up to 8 weeks before you could tie your shoelaces.

How heavy is a titanium hip replacement?

The weight of the implant will vary according to your size but, in general, may weigh one to two pounds.

Can screws in hip cause pain?

In the clinical study of persistent pain following a total hip replacement, screws length, and protrusion should be considered and ruled out as a possible and treatable etiology. Removal of the screws after cup integration can be a conservative and effective strategy to treat the pain.

What is the best sleeping position after hip replacement?

The best position to sleep in after total hip replacement is on your back with a pillow between your legs. You can also sleep on your non-operative side with two pillows lined between your legs. When you're sleeping on your back, make sure you don't cross your ankles or legs.

How long does it take to walk normally after hip surgery?

Most hip replacement patients are able to walk within the same day or next day of surgery; most can resume normal routine activities within the first 3 to 6 weeks of their total hip replacement recovery. Once light activity becomes possible, it's important to incorporate healthy exercise into your recovery program.

How long do I have to sleep on my back after hip replacement?

It's important to follow these sleeping precautions for 6 to 12 weeks after surgery, depending on your health and personal recovery. The best sleeping position for your hip is to lie on your back with a pillow between your legs.

Can you kneel down after a hip replacement?

After a hip replacement, many patients can kneel down after completing the precautionary period of three months. The safe way to do this is to perform a single-legged kneel whereby the patient kneels on the knee of the operated side only. This means that the other hip has to bend whilst the operated hip stays extended.

Can you cut your toenails after hip replacement?

How will I cut my toenails after surgery? Prior to surgery, it is recommended you trim your toenails. After surgery you may have movement restrictions that will prevent you from bending forward to touch your toes. If a family member or friend is unable to assist you, there are various foot care services available.

Can a hip replacement affect the knee?

Reduced external knee adduction moments in the second half of stance after total hip replacement have been reported in hip osteoarthritis patients. This reduction is thought to shift the load from the medial to the lateral knee compartment and as such increase the risk for knee osteoarthritis.

What's the difference between hip replacement and total hip replacement?

During total hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty), both the ball and the socket are replaced. A partial hip replacement only replaces the ball (the head of the femur).

How far should I walk each day after hip replacement?

We recommend that you walk two to three times a day for about 20-30 minutes each time. You should get up and walk around the house every 1-2 hours. Eventually you will be able to walk and stand for more than 10 minutes without putting weight on your walker or crutches. Then you can graduate to a cane.

How do you wash your hair after a hip replacement?

Wash your hair using normal shampoo. Make sure you rinse the shampoo from your hair and body. Wash your face with your regular soap or cleanser. Using a fresh, clean washcloth and 1/3 of the Hibiclens Soap or CHG, wash from your neck down.

How long after hip surgery can I drive my car?

Current literatures report a minimum of 6-8 weeks period before patients can safely resume driving, however this is based on outdated studies using traditional posterior hip replacement approaches, where 6-8 week waits are recommended for soft tissue recovery.