Typically, the boundaries have been set by the surgeon, with many patients cautioned or even prohibited from overhead sports, weight training, or heavy work responsibilities. A typical set…
Prosthetics
In traditional knee replacement surgery, the surgeon makes a long incision over the middle of the knee and cuts muscles, tendons and ligaments to get to the knee…
After the first week to 10 days, it’s fine to begin using a stationary bike to keep your cardio activity going, but avoid treadmills and elliptical, as you…
Standard toilet seat height is 15.5 inches; after hip surgery you will need to use an elevated toilet seat as the standard height may be too low. How…
With a conventional hip replacement patients are able to sit on a chair but are advised to avoid sitting on a low chair, squatting and sitting cross-legged on…
Having a hip replacement does not preclude you from having a baby, nor does it automatically depict your mode of delivery. The survivability of the hip transplant itself…
Six weeks after surgery, when you regain full shoulder movement, you can probably resume driving. At this time, your surgeon also may allow you to return to work,…
Six weeks after surgery, when you regain full shoulder movement, you can probably resume driving. At this time, your surgeon also may allow you to return to work,…
First, there are a few ground rules. You should not resume weight lifting until cleared by your doctor to do so. For rotator cuff repair patients this is…
How long is rehab after shoulder replacement? Six Weeks After Surgery Patients will also begin strengthening exercises at this time. Many times, it takes from three to six…