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90 DEGREE RULE AND SLEEPING ON THE SIDE

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moi88935
moi88935

Hello for how long  you have  to take care of the 90 degree rule and also when can one sleep on the side like the one that is bad , or the other one, thnaks

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  • gillian24350
    gillian24350 moi88935

    Posted

    3 months and consultant will usually lift the rule .You have to stay on your back for six weeks .its a bit of a pain but u do get used to it i used to put a pillow under my knees to stop the pressure on my heels
  • jennifer2000
    jennifer2000 moi88935

    Posted

    Hi Moi,

    my surgeon used the posterior approach but does not impose the restrictions strictly. I waited 3 weeks and then started sleeping on my side (with a pillow to support the leg). I'm not sleeping on the operated side simply because it's too uncomfortable.

    I'm now 4 weeks post opp, I've not intentionally broken the 90 degree rule but have by mistake. Hips still in the socket so far...

    Jennifer, uk

  • eileen64__UK
    eileen64__UK moi88935

    Posted

    Hi

    My consultant said 6 weeks on my back......I stuck to that.

    Then on my operated side for a while before moving on to my other side

    As for the 90 degree rule about other things......6 weeks mine was very strict but after that relaxed a bit but I had to do my best not to break that rule for a few months

    Love

    Eileen

  • lindabowles
    lindabowles moi88935

    Posted

    Hi Moi,  my surgeon is happy for me to sleep on either side as soon as I feel comfortable doing it. Need to use pillow between legs to stop leg going over mid line. As I am only one week post op I am bit nervous going on side so stay on back.  Again re 90 degree angle my surgeon is quite relaxed about it. The two main things I have been told not to do are twisting and bending to put shoes on or pick things up. My recovery is progressing well. 
    • jennifer2000
      jennifer2000 lindabowles

      Posted

      Hi Linda, out of interest where did you have your opp done? Mine was Guys.

      Jennifer, uk

    • lindabowles
      lindabowles jennifer2000

      Posted

      Hi Jennifer. Mine was done at North Downs hospital , Caterham in Surrey.  
    • eileen64__UK
      eileen64__UK jennifer2000

      Posted

      Hi

      I never ceases to amaze me when I read the posts.....how surgeons/consultants differ in their opinions......even in the UK.

      I know USA is completely different. Before I got mine done I always thought that it was a standard rule across all hospitals here

      Oh well.....I dont know how much help we are to newbiescheesygrin when we all have different storieswink

      Keep well everyone

      Love

      Eileen   UK

    • lindabowles
      lindabowles eileen64__UK

      Posted

      Hi Eileen. I know what you mean. At the hospital where I had mine done there are 4 surgeons who do thr and all have their own guidelines. I think it best for people to follow the guidelines given by their surgeon and physiotherapists. Keep well

      Linda UK

    • eileen64__UK
      eileen64__UK lindabowles

      Posted

      Hi Linda

      I hadnt reallised that the same hospital would be diferent confused

      I know there are a couple in the hospital where I had mine done and they disagree on anaesthetic.....some prefer spinal blocks, some GA, some epidural.....I agree......its best to do what your surgeon says

      Love

      Eileen   UK

    • moi88935
      moi88935 eileen64__UK

      Posted

      hi eileen my dr said that i am only 37 year and pretty much in shape and good health , that 1  month after the surgery i should be walking perfect,

      a friend of my dad around 60 year old this his in PANAMA CENTRO AMERICA, and 2 weeks after he was walking around 4 blocks without any help to and go and pray 

    • jennifer2000
      jennifer2000 lindabowles

      Posted

      Same here, they all did it their own way. Good advice to follow the guidelines of your own consultant / physio. They know your medical history etc, advice can differ greatly based on that.

      Jennifer, uk

  • barbara17317
    barbara17317 moi88935

    Posted

    I slept on my 'good' side after two weeks, with a pillow between my legs.  After 6 weeks I used a cushion between my legs.  When I slept on my back I put a rolled up towel under my knees as I found a pillow was a bit bulky.  After my 7 week check up I was told I could now bend and put my socks and shoes on, but not to twist my body and never to crouch down.  I am now 10 weeks down the line and am still being careful of course, but I was told I could now sleep without the cushion, which is a big relief but I am still making sure I don't bend my knee too far, or cross my legs.
    • moi88935
      moi88935 barbara17317

      Posted

      by the way how can i put my sock shoes pants underwear without bending 90 degrees

       

    • gillian24350
      gillian24350 moi88935

      Posted

      They gave me a grabber which u can use to get pants and trousers on and a contraption for putting socks on also a long shoe horn and long handled sponge. You should be given all this and a toilet seat riser to take home with u. Hope this helps.
    • barbara17317
      barbara17317 moi88935

      Posted

      Do you have a grabber?  If so, grab your Pants and put your operated leg in first and then your good leg and pull them up to your knees and then you can pull them up as normal.  See if you can get a sock aid, which you put inside your sock, then while sitting down put your foot in and pull the cords and the aid will slide out leaving the sock on your foot.  Sounds awkward at first but you get used to it quite quickly.  Its a bit awkward to describe as well but hopefully you understand what I mean.
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