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What Precautionary Measures Are Advisable After A Hip Replacement Surgery?

I need a hip replacement, so my question is.... Would I be able to work after my surgery? My work is dietary aide in a Nursing Home and I have to be on my feet 7 hours a day and I work full time (I have to work fast and to be on time to serve food to residents.)
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Not immediately. Certainly many people get back to that level of activity. It depends a lot on the particular person. Besides age and fitness level there is overall MASS. so, if someone is 5 foot and 100 pounds, quite similar hardware is used in someone 3X as big but the 5 foot person will be able to tolerate more activity sooner. 2 weeks is fast, 6 months is slow. so gradually building up to full activity by about 3 months.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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What Precautionary Measures Are Advisable After A Hip Replacement Surgery?

Hi, Not immediately. Certainly many people get back to that level of activity. It depends a lot on the particular person. Besides age and fitness level there is overall MASS. so, if someone is 5 foot and 100 pounds, quite similar hardware is used in someone 3X as big but the 5 foot person will be able to tolerate more activity sooner. 2 weeks is fast, 6 months is slow. so gradually building up to full activity by about 3 months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist