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What Causes Swollen Feet Post Total Hip Replacement Surgery?
Question: had a total right hip replacement on 11/24 everything was fine till yesterday went to my sons college graduation and was on my feet or feet on floor for over 6 hours. came home with both feet swollen so I put my ted hose back on( dr okayed for me to take them off) and rested them the rest of the afternoon and last night. they were better this am then went to do a few errands and then rested this afternoon before family Christmas party . was sitting in chair for like 4 hours feet back to being swollen again. so resting in recliner with feet up and no ted hose on. but I did wear ted hose today!!! is this normal?? am I doing too much and not resting enough???
Brief Answer:
This is not normal; there should be no swelling now.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. It is uncommon to notice swelling now. But offcourse most likely the swelling is related to dependant (prolonged standing) edema secondary to prolonged standing and physical exertion.
Perhaps you are not resting enough after exertion. Recliner chair with feet up might not be sufficient. I will advise you to lie on bed with 2 pillow limb elevation. This helps in faster recovery of dependant edema.
You can use ted hose also but limb elevation and rest is more important.
Along with this, I also advice you to start physiotherapy and exercises gradually under a trained physiotherapist. You may need strengthening exercises.
That being said, if you persist to have this swelling for more than a week, I will insist you to visit your primary physician and get evaluated further for cause of swelling.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
This is not normal; there should be no swelling now.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. It is uncommon to notice swelling now. But offcourse most likely the swelling is related to dependant (prolonged standing) edema secondary to prolonged standing and physical exertion.
Perhaps you are not resting enough after exertion. Recliner chair with feet up might not be sufficient. I will advise you to lie on bed with 2 pillow limb elevation. This helps in faster recovery of dependant edema.
You can use ted hose also but limb elevation and rest is more important.
Along with this, I also advice you to start physiotherapy and exercises gradually under a trained physiotherapist. You may need strengthening exercises.
That being said, if you persist to have this swelling for more than a week, I will insist you to visit your primary physician and get evaluated further for cause of swelling.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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