Elective Total Hip Replacement (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
This comprehensive guide covers elective total hip replacement surgery from hospital stay through recovery. It details physiotherapy involvement, mobility training with walking aids, and pain management during hospitalization. The resource explains hip precautions for posterior and lateral surgical approaches, including movement restrictions to protect the new joint. It provides detailed rehabilitation exercises like deep breathing, ankle pumps, heel slides, and quadriceps strengthening. Discharge preparation covers wound care, medication management, follow-up appointments, and warning signs requiring medical attention. The guide emphasizes continued physiotherapy and exercise compliance for optimal recovery outcomes.
This article is published by and last updated in 2026.
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