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GETTING YOU & YOUR HOME READY

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Exercise Before Surgery

  • Start exercises before your surgery
  • Strengthen muscles around your joint
  • Practice using walker and equipment
  • Exercise both legs when possible
  • Stay active within your limits
  • Build strength for easier recovery
  • Follow exercise guidebook instructions

PS 24-25

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The Importance of 4–6 Weeks

HIP REPLACEMENTS

  • Following specific precautions:
    • Allows the replacement and bone to mesh together.
    • May not be going to outpatient physical therapy

KNEE REPLACEMENTS

  • Time frame when it is important to focus on getting back as much range of motion as possible before scar tissue starts to settle in.

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Recovery Timeline

HIP REPLACEMENT

KNEE REPLACEMENT

Topic

1-4 weeks

4-6 weeks

6-12 weeks

Post-op appt

YES

YES

YES

Outpatient PT

Reyes ~ NO

Innes ~ YES

Reyes ~ possibly

Innes ~ YES

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Dependent on recovery

Pain Meds

Opioid + OTC

OTC

OTC if needed

Assistive Device

Walker

Cane

Not Needed

Bathing

Shower Only

Shower Only

Bath is ok

Driving

NO

Depends on recovery

YES

Long drives/ flying

NO

NO

YES

Topic

1-4 weeks

4-6 weeks

6-12 weeks

Post-op appt

YES

YES

YES

Outpatient PT

YES

2-3/week

YES

1-2/week

Dependent on recovery

Pain Meds

Opioid + OTC

OTC

OTC if needed

Assistive Device

Walker

Cane

Not Needed

Bathing

Shower Only

Shower Only

Bath is ok

Driving

NO

Depends on recovery

YES

Long drives/ flying

NO

NO

YES

RH 3 & 4