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There are so many elderly people all over the world who are undergoing the total hip replacement surgery all throughout the year. There are numerous reasons why mane elderly people experience excruciating pain in the hip joint and the other areas. The most common disease and also one of the most painful diseases is arthritis. The surgeons usually follow the conventional lateral techniques to get hold of the hip joints. However, there is also another technique that is of latest advancement and it also minimizes the risk of the hip dislocation. That particular technique is known as the invasive anterior approach. Usually the total hip replacement surgery does not lead to the dislocation of the hips, but it is still a wise idea to take some very vital precautions so that there is absolutely no possibility of such mishaps happening. The precautions that you can ideally take might include some restrictions on the movements of the entire hips and also the positioning of the hips once it is operated upon. Especially after the first 6 weeks of post operation period, you need to be utmost careful. The post operative stage is extremely important so that the foreign body in terms of the hip might get adjusted to the body. Thus it is also very crucial for the adjoining hip joints and bones to get healed in the most natural way and gradually too. Then there is the cartilage regeneration that needs a lot of time to build over the hips and you must make sure that you give ample rest to that part of the body. All these reasons including the cartilage regeneration needs to heal in the first 6 weeks of the post operative care. There are mainly three kinds of precautions that you should follow after a total hip replacement. You must be careful enough not to sit with your legs crossed or you must not stand for longer period of time. You should not bend your hips after a minimum angle. There are also some strict do’s and don’ts that are to be followed as per the doctor’s instruction. Once the total hip replacement gets over, the doctor will be able to specify how much weight you are allowed to carry all lifelong. Since the hips move in sequence with the toes, if you turn your toes inside, there is an internal rotation that takes place inside the hip bones. Such twists to the hip bones can spell disaster for you. When you sit straight on a chair, your hips and knees must be in the same level and angle. Only then will you know that your total hip replacement surgery has been successful. In case of cartilage regeneration too, it takes quite some time to heal. Thus there are several strictures that you need to follow if you are undergoing the cartilage regeneration. But always remember that ultimately the cartilage regeneration or the total hip replacement heals only if you are determined and have the right attitude about the process.
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