After rehabilitation of a hip replacement, what is a normal range of motion?
I will be having a hip replacement in a few days and was wondering if I will be able to tie my shoes again, cross my legs, bend down to pick things up off the floor? Thanks.
I’ve had both hips replaced in separate surgeries. For the days & weeks immediately following your surgery you should adhere strictly to whatever movement restrictions & precautions are prescribed. Both your surgeon & your physical therapist will be involved. The exact nature of precautions will depend some on the surgical approach used; e.g. the anterior approach restrictions will differ from those for someone who had posterior or anterolateral. I had posterior so my restrictions were much like those described by the other answerer to your Question. I was told to think of my hip joint as being about as stable as an egg on a spoon. Things get better of course. It’s been nearly 8 years for me and I don’t think much about my hips except when I walk through the airport metal detector!
In direct answer to your question, yes, you will eventually be able to do all the things that you mention. However it will take time and you may need to learn some adaptive techniques. Example: Since I have both hips replaced with posterior surgical approach, I pick things from the floor by bending over in a similar position to that used by a quarterback to hike the ball. Knees apart is safe. Knees together AND bending past 90 may not be. This is just one example of adaptive movement. Time is your friend and exercise & physical therapy will help you regain some of the flexibility that you had before you got arthritis. In my case, I had bad arthritis for so many years that I couldn’t cross my legs at the knee or sit Indian style for years BEFORE I had the surgery. Needless to say I can’t do those thing now either but it’s not a big deal. I’m also 20 years older and stiffer. I’m just so grateful that I can walk miles with no pain, no limp, no cane, and need no pain meds. Life is good.
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