hip precautions

Who Is A Good Candidate For Anterior Hip Replacement?

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Who Is A Good Candidate For Anterior Hip Replacement? Your doctor may decide that you are a good candidate for hip replacement if: The hip joint damage is caused by a medical condition, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteonecrosis, or bone tumors. The hip joint damage is caused by an injury or fracture. Can an

How Long Before You Can Travel After Hip Replacement Surgery?

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How Long Before You Can Travel After Hip Replacement Surgery? 14 days for more complicated open surgery (i.e. shoulder joint replacement surgery). 14 days after surgery to stabilise a fracture (broken bone). 3 months – total hip replacement (hip precautions minimise the risk of hip dislocation in the first 6 weeks after surgery & cannot