Bending to put on socks, pick up things from floor, etc
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Exactly how much can someone bend upper and lower body 6+ weeks post THR? My surgeon only said to be careful in bending legs.
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Notes on Bending to put on socks, pick up things from floor, etc
mic71403 Ducksoup
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Greetings from Exeter!
As Rocketman and others say, advice given by hospitals vary hugely. The chances of dislocation are serious and possible, but statistically very rare.....
The grabber given me by hospital was useful...indeed I purchased a second one to have one on each floor!
The sox putter-on tho, was hopeless, but my lovely partner did it for me for 4 weeks b4 l could do own sox
Good luck, all will be well in the end. Some of us fine to play badminton at 8 weeks and others 80 weeks. Exercise to get that new hip going, but rest too
Warmly
Mic
PS. Wonder g if Andy Murray had a THR?!
Ducksoup mic71403
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m05 mic71403
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Hi Mic wondering the same about AM think he had a 'clean up' of the joimy although think a replacement will be on the cards in the future hope he recover well and gets back on court soon. Big fan of grabbers couldn't cope without so far and I am still pre op. Cheers
diannesk Ducksoup
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I use grabber for most pick up. Helps a lot, too, at times when my energy level is low when I'm getting undressed/dressed. We had grabbers prior to surgery. They're very inexpensive ones so have them in different locations.
I also use it to move dog toys away from my walking path.
diannesk Ducksoup
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I use grabber for most pick up. Helps a lot, too, at times when my energy level is low when I'm getting undressed/dressed. We had grabbers prior to surgery. They're very inexpensive ones so have them in different locations.
I also use it to move dog toys away from my walking path.
My husband puts sock on surgical side foot for me. Big change from when I was home few days and needed help with all lower extremity dressing. I'm sure he's happy now to only have to deal with one sock.
belleAUSSydney Ducksoup
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Two years later, I am still wearing slip-on walking shoes and leaning on a wall to put my pants on. It still hurts like crazy. However, we all all different and will recover differently. It hasn't stopped me going to uni to do my masters.
diannesk Ducksoup
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I have slip on shoes, but prefer sports/tie shoes. More foot support.
Ducksoup diannesk
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Go to Amazon.com and buy elastic shoe laces. Makes it so much easier. They also have many sock helpers. We bought one that was terricloth over hardboard with two long straps and simple to use. Doesn’t matter the Brand any more as most everything is made in the Far East.
Rocketman_SG6UK Ducksoup
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Socks - use a sock aid, there are different designs available.
Pick up stuff - I still use my grabber over 2 years after THR just because it's so much easier.
Just remember the dislocation risk lasts for 6 months or so.
Graham
Mehab Ducksoup
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What approach did you have? Anterior or Posterior. The restrictions and motions permitted will vary depending upon the surgical approach. Regardless you should follow you surgeons restrictions.