After your Total Hip Replacement
(Do’s and Don’ts for six weeks after surgery)
1.
Do Not Bend over to touch your feet or reach below your knees.
2.
Do Not Cross your legs.
3.
Do Not Cross your ankles.
4.
Do Not Twist your operated leg.
5.
Use the equipment you have been given to help
Longhandled shoe horn
Helping Hand.
6.
Use the chair that is the right height for you.
7.
Sleep on your back or side with a pillow between your knees.
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