HIP REPLACEMENTS
A hip fracture may also be referred to as a proximal femoral fracture.
WHAT IS A HIP FRACTURE?
A hip fracture is a break or crack close to your hip joint at the top of your thigh bone (femur).
WHAT CAUSES A HIP FRACTURE?
Often a hip fracture occurs when somebody has fallen over. If your bones are weak or osteoporotic then you are more likely to sustain a hip fracture after falling. Around 45% of those over the age of 80 living in the community fall each year and can be very debilitating.
WHAT CAUSES A HIP REPLACEMENT?
There are several different reasons why a hip replacement may be necessary. Some causes for a hip replacement are:
Osteoarthritis
Gout
Avascular necrosis
Ligament damage
Hip fractures
Some tumours
An orthopaedic surgeon can have assess you and have a look at your hip to see if a hip replacement is an option as there are some factors to consider when deciding if somebody is able to have a hip replacement.
Those factors include:
Injury severity and diagnosis
Degree of disability and pain experienced
Age, activity levels and occupation
Potential complications of surgery
Cost
Expected improvement following surgery
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS YOU PRESENT WITH FOLLOWING A HIP REPLACEMENT?
Common symptoms following surgery include:
Symptom levels vary from person to person and pain can be felt anywhere within the hip, groin, thigh, knee, calf, ankle or foot.
Swelling
Pain
Hip stiffness
Tenderness
WHAT TREATMENT CAN FARRELL PHYSIOTHERAPY OFFER FOR A HIP REPLACEMENT?
There are different treatment options depending on the type of hip replacement you have had, how long it has been since you had your hip replacement and your current symptoms. Following assessment you will be provided with an individual treatment programme tailored to you.
When you have a hip replacement there are certain precautions post-surgery that need to be adhered to and these precautions will vary slightly from surgeon to surgeon. Typically you cannot bend your hip more than 90 degrees or cross your legs for a few weeks post -surgery to allow the hip to heal properly.
Your physiotherapist will choose the treatment options most appropriate for you based on your symptoms and response to different treatment methods.
Treatment can include:
Mobilisation exercises
Strengthening exercises
Soft tissue massage
Electrotherapy
Anti-inflammatory advice
Ice/heat treatment
Balance exercises
Weight loss advice if appropriate
Walking aid advice and education e.g. crutches or frames
It is also important to do physiotherapy pre-operatively so that you are in the best possible condition before surgery and to speed up recovery post-operatively.
BENEFIT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR A HIP REPLACEMENT?
Physiotherapy aims to allow you to maximise your hip replacement and recover as quickly and safely as possible ensuring proper healing. The benefits you feel following physiotherapy will depend on your original symptoms and goals.
The benefits of physiotherapy following a hip replacement include:
Reduced pain
Reduced inflammation
Restored range of movement
Improved function
Increased strength
Increased confidence
Don't Let Pain Win!
Our Expert Physiotherapists in Witham and Chelmsford specialise in providing the latest treatments and techniques in order to get you pain free as soon as possible, cure the cause of your pain and help you to return to pre-injury levels of activity.
Furthermore, we'll also give you a bespoke exercise and rehabilitation program, and advise you on how to prevent re-injury and remain pain free.
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