Welcome to The National University Hospital : Total Hip Replacement

There are certain limitations in your movement after total hip replacement surgery. You will learn the safe way to lie in bed, sit, stand, walk and to perform activities of daily living like showering, dressing and toileting. Your surgeon, physiotherapist, occupational therapist and nurses will discuss this with you. Falls prevention and home safety advice will also be provided for safe functioning at home. Your caregiver will be trained to help and care for you.

Lying down

A wedge pillow will be placed in between your legs to hold them in correct position.

Put 1 or 2 pillows in between your legs when you are lying on your sides.

Getting out of bed

Step 1
	Get out of bed on the same side of your operated leg.
	Your physiotherapist and nurse will show you how to move your legs.

Step 2
	Turn on your hip and use your elbow to help you to move.
	Do not twist your leg. Keep it to the side.

Step 3
	Move your operated leg around and sit on the edge of the bed.
	Keep your leg straight.

Step 4
	Use one hand to hold on to your walking frame for support.
	Use the other hand to push off the bed as you stand up.
	Do not bend forward.

Step 5
	Hold the walking frame with both hands.
	Stand steadily first before starting to walk.

	Total Hip Replacement
	How Do I Prepare For Hip Replacement Surgery?
	Your Hip Surgery
	After Surgery Activity
	Walking / Sitting
	Hip Precautions
	Recovery After Surgery
	Related Links

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