Part of The Joint Replacement Guide — Phase 5: Recovery and Rehabilitation · Article 36 of 44 · Hip & Knee Key Points What Does “Successful” Mean? There is no single definition of a successful joint replacement. From a surgical perspective, success may include a well-positioned, stable implant without infection, fracture or another major complication….
Part of The Joint Replacement Guide — Phase 5: Recovery and Rehabilitation · Article 35 of 44 · Hip & Knee Key Points What Can You Expect? Joint replacement is intended primarily to reduce pain and improve everyday function. Many patients also return to recreational exercise and sport, often at a higher level than they…
Part of The Joint Replacement Guide — Phase 5: Recovery and Rehabilitation · Article 34 of 44 · Hip & Knee Key Points Call 999 Now If You Have Call 999 for any of the following: These symptoms may indicate a pulmonary embolism, sepsis, fracture, dislocation or another medical emergency.[1–6] Do not drive yourself to…
Part of The Joint Replacement Guide — Phase 5: Recovery and Rehabilitation · Article 33 of 44 · Hip Key Points What Are Hip Precautions? Hip precautions are instructions to avoid particular positions or movements during the early recovery period after total hip replacement. Traditional precautions after a posterior approach commonly included: These restrictions were…
Part of The Joint Replacement Guide — Phase 5: Recovery and Rehabilitation · Article 32 of 44 · Hip & Knee Key Points Going Home You will be discharged when the team considers it safe, rather than simply after a fixed number of days. This generally means that you are medically stable, your pain can…
Part of The Joint Replacement Guide — Phase 5: Recovery and Rehabilitation · Article 31 of 44 · Hip & Knee Key Points Surgery and Rehabilitation Work Together Joint replacement addresses the damaged surfaces of the joint. Rehabilitation then helps your muscles, movement and confidence recover so that you can make practical use of the…
Part of The Joint Replacement Guide — Phase 5: Recovery and Rehabilitation · Article 30 of 44 · Hip & Knee Key Points What Is ERAS? Enhanced Recovery After Surgery is not a single treatment. It is a structured way of organising care so that the different parts of the surgical pathway support one another….
Part of The Joint Replacement Guide — Phase 5: Recovery and Rehabilitation · Article 29 of 44 · Hip & Knee Key Points Waking Up After Surgery You will initially be monitored in the recovery area before returning to the ward or day-surgery unit. It is common to experience: The recovery team will check your…