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Hip is one of our body’s largest ball and socket joints, thus making it very flexible and prone to injuries. Articular cartilage (smooth tissue that helps to cushion the ends of the bones and enables them to move easily) covers the bony surface of the hip joint. When any substantial injury occurs to the hip joint it may not repair naturally with time. In case when a conservative form of medical intervention e.g. physiotherapy fails to assist in your hip pain, the hip joint itself may need to be replaced with a prosthetic hip joint, known as a hip replacement.
Hip replacement rehabilitation with a continuous physiotherapy input can take up to 3-6 months, but in some cases, it may last longer depending on your progress. Proper preoperative examination and education along with early postoperative rehabilitation are critical for a successful outcome. Your rehabilitation starts within the first 24-48 hours post-surgery. In-patient physiotherapist within the hospital will make sure that you are doing basic early bed exercises (toe and ankle movements) to promote your recovery and get you back on your feet ASAP.
