Question 1

best sleeping and sitting positions after hip replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

Sleeping & sitting: It depends on the timing after surgery.  Also the type of surgical approach that was used.  If you are at least 6 weeks out from surgery you should be able to sit or sleep in any position that you desire.  If you are in the immediate post op period, that is less than 6 weeks, these positions would be determined by the surgical approach.  You should talk with your surgeon to determine the approach.

Question 2

what's the expert opinion, could the anesthesia for hip replacement make me sleep or not feel the pain?

Accepted Answer

Several options: General anesthesia or regional  with sedation.  During general anesthesia you are completely out and in most cases your breathing is controlled. With regional (spinal or epidural) you can not feel your lower extremities and you are also sedated, breathing on your own. Depending on depth of sedation you might have minimal recollection. You should not have pain in both scenarious.

Question 3

my mother had  (1) hip replacement surgery 6months ago and is wondering when she can sleep without a cushion btween her legs?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedic surgeon: Her orthopedic surgeon is better qualified to answer your question, but if the surgery was uncomplicated and she has no significant symptoms with sleeping,she should be able to try sleeping without the pillow and avoid widely spreading her legs which could stress her hip.

Question 4

is it normal to have pain along the iliac crest after having tendon release after my total hip replacement? the groin pain is less to almost gone but i now have slight to moderate pain in this new area, especially sleeping on that side at night?

Accepted Answer

: This question is best directed to the orthopedic surgeon who performed your procedure as he/she knows exactly what was done during surgery as well as your status on the postop checkup. Your discomfort may be in part due to laporoscope entries,but the surgeon can address the cause best.

Question 5

which sexual positions are advised if the female has had a hip replacement?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: It is easier to note what should be avoided than which positions are advisable. If surgery was done through an anterior approach, there are no restrictions, but if there is a problem it would be with  hyper-extension with external rotation .  If surgery was done through a posterior approach, flexion with internal rotation should be avoided.

Question 6

what sex positions are safe to do with a recent hip replacement?

Accepted Answer

Ask your hip surgeon: Your hip replacement surgeon will know best exactly which positions are safe for your hip, so definitely ask your surgeon in the end. In general, the same guidelines provided to you by your therapist and surgeon regarding safe positions for all activities of daily living also apply to positions during sexual activity. Commonly, patients are told to avoid bending forward at the hip past 90 degrees.

Question 7

what do i do when percocet 7.5/325 don't always work for the ppain from a dbl hip replacement?

Accepted Answer

Speak to your doc: Perhaps they will give you an alternative pain killer. I would also recommend you ice as much as possible. Keep yourself well hydrated.

Question 8

following left hip replacement surgery, is it common for piriformis and sciatica to hurt so bad one can't get out of bed, for 7-8 mths.?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: If your sciatic pain has been going on for 8 months, you may be dealing with a herniated lumbar disc and an MRI of your lumbosacral spine would be worthwhile for evaluation and treatment decision. You could consult a neurologist or neurosurgeon first.

Question 9

how soon after hip replacement can i have another surgery like liposuction? i can't have the lipo first due to emergency hip replace needed

Accepted Answer

6 months: At least 6 months. The person you want to ask that question is the orthopedic surgeon doing the hip replacement. He/she should make the call. Also, the ortho doc will probably cover you with antibiotics to prevent infection of the hip replacement. Also make sure the liposuction doc knows about the hip replacement.

Question 10

how likely is it that my medial gluteus tear didn't heal? still having pain in the same area 2 yrs later. hip replacement 14 months ago. what type of dr do i need?  1st dr moved. surgeon for thr doesn't do soft tissue?

Accepted Answer

Physiatrist: I would recommend seeing a physiatrist. These are doctors of physical therapy. I would also consult your surgeon and possibly get a second opinion.

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Best sleeping and sitting positions after hip replacement surgery?

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What's the expert opinion, could the anesthesia for hip replacement make me sleep or not feel the pain?

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My mother had (1) hip replacement surgery 6months ago and is wondering when she can sleep without a cushion btween her legs?

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Is it normal to have pain along the iliac crest after having tendon release after my total hip replacement? the groin pain is less to almost gone but i now have slight to moderate pain in this new area, especially sleeping on that side at night?

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Which sexual positions are advised if the female has had a hip replacement?

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What sex positions are safe to do with a recent hip replacement?

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What do i do when percocet 7.5/325 don't always work for the ppain from a dbl hip replacement?

A member asked:

Following left hip replacement surgery, is it common for piriformis and sciatica to hurt so bad one can't get out of bed, for 7-8 mths.?

A member asked:

How soon after hip replacement can i have another surgery like liposuction? i can't have the lipo first due to emergency hip replace needed

A member asked:

How likely is it that my medial gluteus tear didn't heal? still having pain in the same area 2 yrs later. hip replacement 14 months ago. what type of dr do i need? 1st dr moved. surgeon for thr doesn't do soft tissue?

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