Patient/caregiver was instructed upon precautions to be observed during immediate phase of post hip replacement surgery as follows: Compliance with stool softeners: Reduced mobility and activity during immediate post-surgical phase can increase risk for constipation. Intake of narcotic pain medications can add to the problem and potentiate risk for constipation further. Your surgeon could recommend stool softeners to help bowel movements and prevent constipation. Observe compliance with intake of the prescribed stool softeners, as ordered, for the [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon precautions to be observed during immediate phase of post hip replacement surgery as follows: Compliance with assistive devices: Your surgeon could recommend use of crutch or walker for support during the immediate phase of post hip replacement surgery. After gaining some support on the joint and attaining decent pain control, you could graduate from using a crutch or walker to a cane. You could continue using the cane until you are able to [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon fall Precautions during immediate post-hip replacement as follows: Individuals with the facility of only a bathtub can have a tub transfer bench installed in the bathtub. A tub transfer bench extends over the bathtub, with part of the bench outside and part of the bench inside the bathtub. While entering the bathtub, individuals can walk up to the edge of transfer bench outside the bathtub, leave their assistive device there, sit [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon fall Precautions during immediate post-hip replacement as follows: Avoid any piece of furniture or assistive devices with wheels, swivels, or rockers. They can be highly unstable, offer poor support, and carry significant risk for falls & accidents. During the immediate phase of post-hip replacement, individuals must plan most of their life on one level in the house. This helps with avoiding the stress of climbing stairs and uneventful falls. Having an [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon fall Precautions during immediate post-hip replacement as follows: Clear all the cables and cords that can be on your path. The bad leg could not be lifting as high and consequently could get caught up with the cables and lead to impaired balance and fall. Assistive devices like walkers might need extra space to turn around the corners inside the house. Maintain a clear pathway to allow a free access along [...]