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	OA is a progressive disease; however, the path of progression is variable from patient to patient. While early treatment Preparing yourself and your home before hip replacement surgery can seem like a stressful and daunting task Que.: At what age do people usually get a hip replacement? Ans.: The majority of patients receiving a total After Surgery FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions): Que.: How can I participate in my recovery? Ans.: You should follow your surgeon’s directions after surgery to enhance your chances of a successful result. Follow the precautions and do the exercises as instructed to protect the hip and strengthen the muscles. Your doctor will want to check your hip periodically to ensure that it continues to function as expected. You can have a large impact on your recovery in a number of ways. Getting educated beforehand will make you a more prepared patient. Take the time to learn about your condition and the treatment you are going to receive. Learn the exercises that will strengthen your muscles and practice them as prescribed by your physical therapist. Develop a positive attitude. Visualize yourself walking without pain and enjoying the things you like to do. A positive attitude can help you cope during your rehabilitation and recovery period. Que.: How should I take care of my new hip replacement? Ans.: You should be given printed information by your orthopaedic surgeon about postoperative care for your hip. It is important to follow these prescribed recommendations. Generally, you should avoid activities increasing the risk of dislocation for the first two months following surgery. You should avoid low or over stuffed chairs causing you to flex your hip more than 90 degrees. You should also avoid bending over to tie your shoes or cut your toenails. Your physician and therapist will review all of these precautions with you. You’ll also want to avoid high-impact activity, such as running or jumping. Crossing your legs can also increase the risk of dislocation. Que.: What activities can I participate in after I recover? Ans.: After undergoing an artificial hip replacement, you need to have realistic expectations about what type of activities you can participate in. There are different risks associated with different types of activities. Some activities can lead to damage of the joint over time due to wear and tear of the joint. In general, the more vigorous the activity, the higher risk of damaging the implant, increasing the wear and tear on the implant or increasing the risk of loosening of the implant. Activities that cause high impact stresses on the implant should be avoided. These types of activities include competitive racquet sports such as tennis, squash and racquetball. High impact aerobics and jogging should also be avoided. Lower stress activities such as golf, hiking, walking, biking, and swimming are excellent forms of exercise for patients with an artificial hip replacement. Some activities are dangerous because they have a high risk of injuring you. For example, rough contact sports such as football, soccer, motor cross, basketball and volleyball are dangerous because the joint may be injured. Falling or getting tangled with opponents can result in either a dislocation of the joint itself, or a fracture of the bone around the implant. These activities should be avoided. Remember, if you have questions about your activities, ask your doctor.   Birmingham Hip Resurfacing   Candidate for Hip Resurfacing?   Results of Hip Resurfacing     Disadvantages of Hip Resurfacing   Hip Resurfacing : Pre-op & Surgery Day   Preventing Post-Operative Complication
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