Tips for senior citizen for recovering from hip surgery
                     DR. SUNIL  
RAJAN
Head of Department
Apollo Institute of Orthopaedics, Apollo  
Hospitals, Indore
M.S Orthopedics,
Specialization: Joint Replacement Surgery
Tips for senior citizen for recovering from hip surgery
When we talk about the time when a person enters into the category of the senior citizen 
that is the age of 50 or above, There are many body functions that does not work properly 
as it should be. For example pain, weakness or soreness in the body. The most common 
problems that comes along with the old is joint pain, it could be off any joint that can be a 
serious issue for the people with the older age.
The most common site of pain during the older issues is the hip joint where the hip
pain occurs, The hip pain is regarded as one of the most irritating affairs that can bring
anyone into very uncomfortable state, There can be joint inflammation in the joint that is
called as arthritis and it can be a hazardous condition for the joints. This is regarded as the
most common causes of hip pain, some of the other causes of hip pain include strain in the
muscles or tendons, bursitis, tendonitis or fractures.
The hippin can be temporary or chronic to relieve the pain various medications injections
and physical therapies are suggested but if in case it's not getting fine by the above
methods the last option which comes is the replacement surgery.
About Hip replacement surgery:-
The hip replacement surgery is
a segment of joint replacement
surgery which is basically done
to relieve the pain from the
joints and to enhance and
improve the mobility and
movements of the joint. In this
procedure the damaged part of
the joints are taken out and the
artificial components that are
made up of metal ceramic or
other uses are replaced by the
same. In this surgery not the
whole joint is replaced but the
deteriorated part is being
replaced by the artificial
components to enhance
mobility flexibility and strength
to the joint.
Recovering after Hip replacement surgery:-
Keep moving after the surgery:- As soon as possible after the surgery some movement will
be needed, The doctor will suggest some steps during the initial period of the surgery with
the help of support, brisk walking and moving play an important assets for the recovery,
after some time of this surgery too long sitting will be avoided as it can be a possible
reason for the formation of blood clots on the side of the leg, award sitting for too long and
keep moving after the surgery.
Take medications on time:- After the hip replacement surgery some medications will be
needed when the surgery is over and also during the recovery phase, this medications will
be given according to the patient's condition, these medications generally include
painkillers which will help the patient during the recovery phase to avoid pain at the site of
the surgery.
Give extra care to the replaced joint:- It is ready important to take care of the replaced
joint after the replacement surgery, as even a little irresponsibility can lead to worsen the
case. Always take care of unwanted falls and slips , special precautions should be taken
while moving from one place to another as even after 4 to 5 weeks of the surgery that
replaced hip joint won't be fully recovered.
Exercise properly:-
The proper exercise
and rehabilitation play
an important role
during the recovery
phase as this can help
to strengthen the
muscles of the joint
and enhances the
mobility of the joint.
Always be punctual
for exercises and
rehabilitation.
Dr. Sunil Rajan is one of the best Joint replacement surgeons in Indore and provides joint
replacement surgeries of knee, hip and shoulder. If you are planning for Robotic joint
replacement surgery with the Orthopaedic surgeon in Indore, come to the Dr Rajan's Knee
Clinic.
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