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Total Hip Replacement (Arthroplasty)

Click to listen to this page using ReadPleaseThe information below is intended to provide an understanding of total hip replacement operations. It includes advice on how to help your recovery go as smoothly as possible. It also explains some of the hospital care that is involved with a total hip replacement operation.

 

This is a general overview since not all of the advice and exercises included here are appropriate for every individual. Because of this, surgeons, physiotherapists and occupational therapists will tailor your care to your specific needs.

 

Please ask any questions that you can think of – any member of the team caring for you will be happy to answer them.

 

The Total Hip Replacement Handbook is supplied in Adobe PDF format. You will require Adobe Acrobat reader to view this document.

 

Total Hip Replacement Booklet Total Hip Replacement (Arthroplasty) Reference Handbook - Adobe PDF (1.5 MB)
Total Hip Replacement Exercise Booklet - Restricted Total Hip Replacement - Exercise Booklet (Restricted Weight Bearing) - Adobe PDF (1.4 MB)
Total Hip Replacement Exercise Booklet - Tolerated Total Hip Replacement - Exercise Booklet (Weight Bearing as Tolerated) - Adobe PDF (1.4 MB)

 

Total Hip Replacement (Arthroplasty) - Guidelines on Activities - Dr. Clark

 

Total Hip Replacement (Arthroplasty) - Guidelines on Activities - Dr. Cullinan

 

Total Hip Replacement (Arthroplasty) - Guidelines on Activities - Dr. Puskas