Fremont Orthopedic Surgeon Shares Insights on Preparing for Hip Replacement Surgery,grape 5s for sale
March 1, 2011
If hip replacement surgery is right for you, schedule an appointment with your primary care physician first.
In the event that hip
replacement surgery is the right decision for you, it is usually
a good idea to schedule an appointment with your Fremont area primary care
physician so that a thorough physical examination may be conducted prior to
your procedure. This medical evaluation is required in order to assess your
overall health and identify any conditions that could interfere with your joint
replacement surgery or your recovery process,www.foampositespick.com.
It may be necessary to have several tests to assist in the
planning of your surgery,bugs bunny 8s 2013. These tests may include urine and blood samples.
Chest x-rays, also known as radiographs, and a cardiogram may be advised.
It is important that no infections or irritations be present on
your skin prior to your hip replacement surgery. In the case that either
condition is present, you should let your orthopedic surgeon know ahead of
time. He or she may then prescribe a program for you that will improve your
skin before your surgery takes place.
If you are taking any medications,grape 5s, let your orthopedic surgeon
know well in advance,Abdominal Liposuction. He or she,michael kors outlet, in conjunction with your primary care
physician, will give you guidance as to which medications you can continue
taking prior to surgery and those which you cannot.
If your weight is above normal, it is to your benefit to lose a
few pounds prior to your hip replacement surgery,nike air max 2013. This will reduce stress on
your new hip joint and could also help to minimize other surgical risks.
Even though infections following hip replacement surgery are
uncommon, one could occur in the event any bacteria get introduced into your
bloodstream,ow Sperm Count Treatment Oligozoosperm,grape 5. Due to the fact that bacteria can also gain entrance into the
bloodstream via dental procedures,lebron 10 for sale, it is advisable to consider receiving
treatment for major dental issues prior to your hip replacement surgery. This
could include extractions of teeth and periodontal procedures. You may have to
reschedule your appointment for an upcoming dentist visit, even routine
cleaning, until several weeks after the surgery is over.
If you have a recent or frequent history of urinary tract
infections, you should also consider an exam by your urologist prior to
surgery. This may be advised for older men with prostate issues,Cheap Foamposites, too.
Odds are good that you’ll be able to get around soon after your
hip replacement surgery with the aid of crutches or a walker. Even so, you will
probably require some assistance with common household tasks like cooking,
shopping, bathing,foamposites 2013, and laundry for several weeks. If you do not live with
anyone else, the office staff of your orthopedic surgeon (or a social worker or
a discharge planner from the hospital) should be able to assist you in making
advance arrangements to have someone give you a hand around the house. It is
also possible to schedule a brief stay at an extended-care facility as you
recover from your hip replacement surgery.
You may find the following list of home improvements helpful in
making your arrival back safe and easy as you recover:
1.
Fasten safety bars or handrails securely in
your shower or bath areas.2,jordan 8 for sale.
Secure the handrails along all of your
stairways.3.
Find a stable chair with a firm cushion, a
firm back, and two arms that allows your knees to remain below your hips.4.
Install a raised toilet seat,Foamposites 2013.5,bugs bunny 8s.
Install a stable bench or chair for bathing in
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Use a long-handled sponge and a shower hose to
aid in bathing.7,erbal Remedies for Low Libido In Men, Ef.
Use a stick for dressing,jordan 1, an aid for putting
on your socks, and a shoe horn with a long handle to avoid excessive bending of
your new hip.8.
Use a reacher that will permit you to grasp
items without bending over too much,nike free run 3 womens.9.
Place firm pillows in your chairs, couches,
and vehicles to enable sitting with your knees below your hips.10,www.kobe8shoe.org.
Store away all of your area rugs and extension
cords from the places you walk.
Within a few weeks of your joint replacement, you should be free
of most if not all ambulatory aids and independent around your house. Then you
can start participating in out-patient Physical Therapy. Before you know it,
you’ll be back in the game,grapes 5, doing the things you love,grape 5! Be sure to contact my office for more specific information
regarding the limitations of physical activity after recovering fully from hip
replacement surgery.
Committed to getting you back in the game,www.zoomkobe8.org,
Dr. K