Hip Replacement

• Strong for the Journey

  In just under 15 minutes, our team goes over all the details about what will happen before, during and after your surgery and how to prepare for it.

• Using a Gait Belt

• Walking with a Walker

• Dressing with Adaptive Equipment

• Climbing Steps with a Walker and Rails

• Toilet Transfers

• Climbing Steps with a Walker, No Rails

• Car Transfers

• Climbing a Single Step with a Walker

• Car Transfers with Running Board

• Climbing Steps with Cane

• Tub Transfers

• Walking with Crutches: Weight Bearing As Tolerated

• Shower Transfers

• Walking with a Cane

• Lateral Hip Replacement Precautions

• Bed Positioning After Hip Replacement

• Elevating Your Leg

• Putting on TED Hose with a Helper

Preparing for Surgery at OrthoNebraska

Hip Replacement Surgical Technique

This video shows, generally speaking, what the surgeon will do during a hip replacement surgery.

Anesthesia

This video shows, in general, the most likely type or types of anesthesia for this procedure and how they are
administered.

Hip Replacement Guide

A printable guide to prepare you for before and after your surgery.

Lateral Hip Replacement Exercises

Unless otherwise instructed by your physician, complete these exercises daily following your surgery.

Lateral Hip Replacement Exercises: Phase II

Unless otherwise instructed by your physician, complete these exercises daily following your surgery.

Comfort Care

This sheet contains recommendations for ways to get comfortable despite some pain after surgery.

Oral Hydration

Properly hydrating before, during and after surgery helps aid in your body’s recovery.