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How Long I Have To Sit Straight In A Chair Prior To Hip Replacement Surgery?
Question: hi. I am going to have a hip replacement next month. How long will I have to sit in a hard, straight chair? my dog always sits with me on recliner. thanks
Brief Answer:
Usually 4 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You will have to sit in the straight chair for 4 weeks. After that you can enjoy in your recliner. By then you will be able you walk with walker. The time depends on your speed of recovery and associated complications. Usually you have a full recovery in 4 weeks.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Usually 4 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You will have to sit in the straight chair for 4 weeks. After that you can enjoy in your recliner. By then you will be able you walk with walker. The time depends on your speed of recovery and associated complications. Usually you have a full recovery in 4 weeks.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks. About how long will I have to use a walker?
Brief Answer:
For 4-5 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Walker is usually needed for 4-5 weeks only. After that your bone and muscles will regain adequate strength to walk without any support.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
For 4-5 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Walker is usually needed for 4-5 weeks only. After that your bone and muscles will regain adequate strength to walk without any support.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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