Total Hip Replacement with Dr. Harwin

Instructions after Total Hip Replacement by Dr. Harwin

To the Physical Therapist: Dr. Harwin uses a stable anterior approach to the hip needing few precautions. He encourages return to normal activities as soon as possible. If the patient had a special situation requiring additional instructions, they will have been given specific instructions. Here are the instructions for his patients who have had a routine hip replacement:

• Try to resume a normal walking pattern as soon as you can
• Put as much weight on the leg as you feel possible
• Use forearm crutches if possible, rather than a walker
• Switch to a cane as soon as you are comfortable and secure
• You may go outside and resume normal activities as soon as you can
• Place a soft pillow between the legs for sleeping, with a pillow between the legs, you may sleep on either side
• Avoid sitting in very low chairs, use of an elevated chair or toilet seat is for your comfort only

By Dr. Steven Harwin