How many days will I stay in the hospital? 3-4 days.
Do I need a companion to stay with me? Yes, especially the first days.
Location and size of the surgery scar? It is 10-15 cm long on the leg side of the hip.
How long will the surgery take? Approximately 1-1 ½ hours.
What time will I have surgery? Depending on the status of other cases that will be operated on that day, you can only be given an estimated time.
Why was the prosthesis manufacturedr? Metal and plastic (polyethylene).
Does it cause security alarms to go off? Yes, especially if you have prosthetics on more than one joint. This situation occurs more frequently in places where advanced technology is controlled, such as airports.
Do I go to bed immediately after the surgery?Most of the time, yes; However, sometimes you may need to stay in the intermediate intensive care unit for observation purposes for one night.
How long should I pay attention to my hip? At least 6 weeks. More detailed information will be given to you by your doctor during outpatient clinic checks; It will be decided according to your check-up x-rays, physical therapy and activity status.
When can I drive?The recommended period is not to drive for 6 weeks. However, if it is absolutely necessary and you are going to drive a car with automatic transmission and you have had surgery on your left hip, you can drive 2 weeks after the surgery if your doctor allows
When can I wash? 24 hours after your stitches are removed. Stitches are usually removed 12-14 days after surgery.
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