ORTHOPEDICS/HIP & KNEE/HIP SWITCHING SURGERY
Hip switching surgery is a therapy performed for a hip joint severe arthritis.
Patients who undergo a hip switching surgery must know that some alterations to their life style had occurred and they have to acclimate with for the remaining of their life.
Following a hip switching surgery, patients may have to refrain or at least to limit some of their daily activities in order to avoid new hit implant problems.
The worry is that the new hip implants are not as steady as a normal hip joint. This signify that it is most probably for the ball of the ball-and-socket hip to displace.
Two Movements to Avoid
In order to avoid a hip switching displacement, some movements and positions should be avoided because these actions put the implant in a position where displacement is more probable.
- Crossing the Legs
Patient who had a hip switching should not cross the legs after the surgery, (such as putting on the socks).
In addition, patient should avoid placing stress on the new hip for a remarkable period, (such as do not sleeping on the new hip side).
- Avoid curving the legs
In the recovery period:
- It is significant not to curve the new hip up more than 90 degrees.
- Avoid problems occurring with deep-cushioned or low seats (such as a toilet, there are devices you can rent to temporarily raise a toilet seat).
- Patient should also use pillows or cushions to elevate a seat (the knees should always be lower than the hips).
- It is important to learn the appropriate ways to get dressed, sit down, walk, and perform other routine activities.
Considerations
As said before, a hip replacement implant is not as steady as a normal hip joint.
That said, any eventual movement may cause a displacement to the switched hip and the implant must be put back in place.
This accident necessitate additional surgery decrease the chances of success after a hip switching.
A Final Word
Complications arising from hip switching surgery are usually rare, and there are always steps that can be considered to avoid these complications from happening.
A displacement is one of the most concerning complications that should be strictly avoided.
Classically, learning how to avoid these problems by avoiding some restricted movements and positions can help successful recovery.