What kind of shoes should you wear after hip replacement?

The best type of shoe to wear after total hip or total knee surgery is one with a low, wide heel. A shoe with good shock absorption is preferred, such as the S.A.S. brand or a tennis shoe. Dress shoes should have a wide heel (no spikes) and not be higher than 2 inches.

Should you buy new shoes after hip replacement?

A pretty shoe simply is not worth it. Wearing practical footwear until you're well into your knee replacement or hip replacement recovery (let's say a few months in) is the best way to avoid causing damage. A Doc Weighs in: “False.

How soon 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.

What is the best thing to wear after hip replacement?

clothing you will wear home, including loose-fitting pants, shirt, underwear and socks. flat shoes or athletic shoes (comfortable, supportive with nonslip soles) glasses or contacts (if you wear them) and storage containers.

Can I wear flip flops after hip replacement?

You may have some swelling in your feet. Lace-up sneakers or sturdy slip-on shoes will be easier to put on after surgery. Avoid open back shoes, such as flip flops or mules.

Putting on and taking off shoes after hip replacement

Can I wear leggings after hip surgery?

Patients may be eligible to use a placard before surgery as well as after. Have loose, comfortable underwear and pants to wear post-surgery, because tight clothing can irritate the surgical wounds.

How far should I be walking 4 weeks after hip replacement?

During weeks 3-5, walking endurance usually increases if you have been consistent with your home program. Weeks 4-5: Ambulation distances up to 1 mile (2-3 city blocks), resting as needed. Weeks 5-6: Ambulation distances of 1-2 miles; able to meet shopping needs once released to driving.

Why do I still limp after hip replacement?

Following a hip replacement, most people will lack strength, while others will lack the proper flexibility and motion around the hip to achieve a smooth stride. The hip joint requires a balance between flexibility and strength, which can be a challenge to achieve.

Is it OK to sleep in a recliner after hip replacement?

Try to sit in a straight back chair (avoid low sofas, recliners, or zero-gravity chairs) for the first 6 weeks. Do NOT sleep in a recliner. Your hip will get stiff in a flexed position and be harder to straighten out.

What equipment do I need at home after hip surgery?

A cane, crutches, or a walker. A reacher to help you pick up things from the floor, put on your pants, and take off your socks. A sock aid to help you put on your socks. Handle bars in the bathroom to allow you to steady yourself.

How far should you walk after hip replacement?

Generally, I advise patients to walk only a few hundred yards a day total until they get to around six weeks. By that point, the implants are ingrown with bone, meaning that the bone is fused to the implant. Dislocations used to be a very big concern for hip replacements.

Can I wear socks after hip replacement?

You may need to wear stockings even if you're able to leave hospital on the same day as your operation. Your risk of developing DVT may be increased if: you're having surgery on your hip, knee, legs or abdomen.

When can I sit on a normal chair after hip replacement?

You need to remain under total hip precautions for about 12 weeks. During this period, don't turn your toes in or out. Avoid crossing your legs as well. Make sure you keep all your follow-up appointments and ask your surgeon to tell you when you're free to bend beyond 90 degrees or bend down to pick things up.

How soon can I drive after hip replacement?

You can usually drive a car after about 6 weeks, subject to advice from your surgeon.

How long should you wear compression stockings after hip surgery?

If you did not get the stockings from the hospital you can purchase knee height, medium, compression, surgical stockings from any pharmacy shop. Try to wear them for 6 weeks if possible. This helps to reduce leg swelling and prevent blood clot formation in your legs.

Should you wear compression socks after hip surgery?

We do recommend wearing the compression socks on both legs; however, if they are really bothersome, you do not have to wear it on the non-operative leg. We do strongly suggest wearing on the operative leg for two weeks after surgery.

Can you overdo walking after hip replacement?

It is important to gradually increase your out-of-home activity during the first few weeks after surgery. If you do too much activity, your hip may become more swollen and painful.

When can you put full weight on leg after hip replacement?

Instructions after first postop visit (6-8 weeks after surgery): You should now be comfortable in walking with a cane or nothing at all, placing full weight on the operated leg. At this point, if you haven't already done so, you may wean to using 1 crutch or cane in the opposite hand/arm.

How do you sleep 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.

Is a total hip replacement considered major surgery?

Total hip replacement surgery is a major surgery and there are some potential risks that should be discussed with your doctor. Although the success rate for this procedure is high, common risks include: Blood clots in the leg and pelvis.

What kind of chair should you sit in after hip replacement?

Sit in a firm, straight-back chair with arm rests. Do not sit on soft chairs, rocking chairs, sofas, or stools.

What 3 things should be avoided after hip replacement surgery?

Hip replacement patients are given a long list of things not to do—do not bend the hips or knees further than 90 degrees, do not cross the legs, do not lift the leg to put on socks, and much more. These movement restrictions protect the new hip from dislocation.