PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapy plays an important role in your rehabilitation and there are specific exercises you need to follow in the post operative period.
- Post Hip Arthroscopy
Patients are seen by the physiotherapist in hospital prior to discharge and are given specific exercises to follow. A post operative appointment is arranged within the first two weeks with Dr Pritchard. If required, further liaison with their usual treating physiotherapist can be provided. - Post Hip Replacement
Patients are seen by the physiotherapist in hospital the day of surgery. They will progress and monitor your movement and strength during your hospital stay.
On discharge from hospital, it is recommended that these exercises are continued at home until review at 6 weeks.
Not all patients require monitored follow-up physiotherapy after leaving hospital. Dr Pritchard will advise if this is indicated prior to discharge.
WHAT IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG AFTER MY OPERATION?
Sometimes complications happen. If you are concerned about your progress please contact Dr Pritchard’s rooms or your GP.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF INFECTION
If you experience any of the following signs or symptoms PLEASE contact us immediately on 6223 7122 or present to the Emergency Department.
- Increased pain at the site of the wound
- Increased redness around the wound (slight, very localised redness following any trauma is normal)
- Warmth around the wound
- Increased swelling around the wound
- Weeping from the wound (pus or bleeding)
- Unpleasant smell from the wound
- Raised body temperature, feeling unwell, feverish, depressed