…walk without crutches?
You will gradually reduce walking with crutches in consultation with the physical therapist.
After a hip surgery, the real work begins: recovery and rehabilitation. Although the hip prosthesis has been placed, it does not mean you are immediately pain-free. The physical therapist will visit you in the clinic to achieve the best result and become mobile as quickly as possible.
In the initial period after the surgery, you will walk with crutches. The prosthesis is immediately load-bearing, but the wound and joint capsule need time to heal. Due to the pain, you may sometimes collapse through your leg, which is why you use crutches until you can walk safely without them. You will work with the physical therapist to restore your mobility, which begins almost immediately after the surgery.
After the surgery, it is essential to do exercises regularly. This strengthens the muscles and capsule around the hip, making them stronger and more flexible. The physical therapist will guide you step by step through this process.
The experiences of people who have undergone hip replacement surgery vary depending on their health, the severity of their hip complaints before the surgery, and how well they follow the rehabilitation process.
After the hip surgery, rehabilitation begins, and the duration varies per person. Generally, most of the recovery takes place within the first 6 weeks to 3 months. Sometimes, it can take up to a year to achieve the final result.
You will gradually reduce walking with crutches in consultation with the physical therapist.
In consultation with the physical therapist, you can start training on an exercise bike as soon as the hip allows.
If the hip function is good after the surgery and you can walk independently without crutches, you can drive again. This is also in consultation with the physical therapist.
Shortly after the surgery, you may experience pain, which we manage with pain medication. The pain after placing a hip or knee prosthesis usually decreases after about two weeks. In the following weeks, the pain will gradually decrease further. After three to four months, you will notice a significant improvement. However, it can take up to a year for some people to fully recover.
Yes. That is to say, after your recovery, you can resume everyday life. Moderate-intensity activities such as cycling and walking are possible again. Some people even engage in intensive activities with a hip prosthesis, such as skiing or running. This is often possible but carries more significant wear risks in the long term. The priority is your quality of life; movement is healthy.