Patient/caregiver was instructed upon precautions to be observed during immediate phase of post hip replacement surgery as follows: Compliance with therapy prescribed: Scar tissue formation happens as a normal healing response to injury or surgery in any individual. Without physical therapy ordered or the patient being noncompliant with the therapy sessions, scar tissue formation can make the hip rigid and arrest the range of motion in the joint. Consequently, the hip could get stuck in one position. [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon precautions to be observed during immediate phase of post hip replacement surgery as follows: Compliance with weight bearing limitations: Usually, full weight bearing could be allowed after the surgery on compliance with use of the recommended assistive devices. Check with your surgeon for any limitations placed on weight bearing in your case. Compliance with SCDs: As the mobility and range of motion in the joint is limited during immediate post-surgical phase, blood tends [...]

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 [...]