Total Hip Replacement Procedure Guide and Patient Instructions Pre-Admission Clinic
You will be required to attend a pre admission clinic.
At the clinic you will be told about the admission process and
Blood tests - You will have simple blood tests to make sure
your blood count is normal and you have no other major
Your blood will also be tested for HIV and hepatitis.
ECG - A cardiograph of your heart will be taken to make sure
you have no underlying cardiac problems.
X-rays - You may require new X-rays of the knee and a chest X- Urine sample - This is required to make sure you do not have a Pre-operative Instructions Medications
• Cease aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications (e.g. voltaren,
feldene) 10 days prior to surgery as they can cause
• Cease any naturopathic or herbal medications 10 days before
surgery as these can also cause bleeding
• Patients taking blood thinners or those with diabetes will have
special instructions but in general you should stop taking
aspirin, Plavix (clopidogrel) and warfarin 5-10 days prior to
• Continue with all other medications unless otherwise specified
Home Preparation
1. Arrange for someone to help out with everyday tasks like
2. Put items that you use often within easy reach before surgery
so you won't have to reach and bend as often
3. Remove all loose carpets and tape down electrical cords to
avoid falls. Make sure you have a stable chair with a firm
4. Make sure your shower or bath is safe and easy to get in and
out of. Handrails, non slip mats and suitable stools to sit
on are helpful for personal safety and comfort
The Procedure
• The anaesthetist will see you before the surgery. They will
discuss with you then if they are going to do a spinal,
• When you are in the operating theatre you will be set up for
surgery which means placing you on your side.
• You most likely will have a urinary catheter put in your
• Special instruments are used to make very accurate cuts in the
• Trial components are put in first to make sure everything fits
• Special care is taken to ensure the hip is stable and the length
of the leg is the same as the other side if possible.
• The real components are then inserted with or without
• A dressing is applied and you are taken to recovery.
After the Operation
• You will have a drip with fluids and antibiotics running
into the vein, an indwelling urinary catheter draining the
bladder of urine and a drain in the hip wound draining
• Pain medicine will be given by the drip using self-
administered system (PCA) or intra-muscular injection. A
triangular pillow is kept between your legs whilst in bed to
• Calf compressors are applied to decrease clots forming in
the legs. Heel Protectors are used to avoid pressure ulcers.
• Within 48 hours after surgery, all the tubes will be
removed and you will start to bear weight on your new
hip with the physiotherapist, who will work with you until
• You will be encourage to be full weight-bearing on the hip
and to progress to a walking stick as soon as possible.
• Most patients stay in hospital between 5-10 days.
• Blood will be taken 24 and 72 hours after the operation to
check your haemoglobin and blood chemicals.
Recovery
• You will be in hospital until you can manage at home.
• After hospital, you will need to continue your physiotherapy.
• When you leave hospital you will probably still require tablets
for pain. Wean your medications down to paracetamol as
• You lose 60 to 80 percent of your pain by six weeks and 95
Instructions On Discharge From Hospital
Wound - Wash normally. Avoid excessive sunlight exposure, as
this may burn the scar. Topical lotions such as Vitamin E or
Sorbolene are useful to soften surrounding skin.
Compression stockings should be worn until the first post op
visit. It is usually not necessary to wear them at night, but more
when you are upright. The stockings can be washed.
Crutches or walking stick should be used at all times out of
doors until first post op visit. Low dose aspirin (half aspirin per
day) should be taken for 1 year after surgery to improve
circulation, prevent late clots and help reduce swelling. This can
Sleep on back for 1 month if possible. Otherwise sleep on
unoperated side with pillow between legs. After 1 month, sleep
on side with pillow between legs for 1 month.
Work when you are able to travel and sit comfortably. If you
have a standing job, you will need 2 months off.
Exercise regularly each day for 2 months. This may be formal
hydrotherapy or regular swimming, walking or an exercise bike.
Avoid low chairs and crossing your legs for 1 year, and
Sexual intercourse can recommence once you are at home. It is
recommended that you take a passive role, laying on your back
It is important that you contact me if you have any concerns
whatsoever about your operation and progress.
Walter G. Zumft Nitrate and nitric oxide, in addition to being respiratory substrates, are signal molecules for the induction of N-oxide-metabolizing enzymes. The NO signal is processed by transcription factors of the Crp-Fnr superfamily. Denitrification is intimately related to other cellular processes such as primary and secondary transport, protein translocation, cytochrome c biogen
IN THE COURT OF CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, DHEMAJI. The State of Assam ………………………………………….The Complainant. Sri. Tapan Gogoi .…………….………… ……………………The accused/person. Date of recording evidence : 30.09.2010, 16.06.2011, 29.08.2011 & 17.11.2011. Date of hearing Arguments : 09.12.2011. Mr. P. Gohain, Addl.P.P. ………………
Total Hip Replacement 
you have no underlying cardiac problems.
X-rays - You may require new X-rays of the knee and a chest X-
Pre-operative Instructions 
so you won't have to reach and bend as often
3. Remove all loose carpets and tape down electrical cords to
avoid falls. Make sure you have a stable chair with a firm
4. Make sure your shower or bath is safe and easy to get in and
out of. Handrails, non slip mats and suitable stools to sit
on are helpful for personal safety and comfort
The Procedure 
• A dressing is applied and you are taken to recovery.
After the Operation 
• Most patients stay in hospital between 5-10 days.
• Blood will be taken 24 and 72 hours after the operation to
check your haemoglobin and blood chemicals.
Recovery 
when you are upright. The stockings can be washed.
Crutches or walking stick should be used at all times out of
doors until first post op visit. Low dose aspirin (half aspirin per
day) should be taken for 1 year after surgery to improve
circulation, prevent late clots and help reduce swelling. This can
Sleep on back for 1 month if possible. Otherwise sleep on
unoperated side with pillow between legs. After 1 month, sleep
on side with pillow between legs for 1 month.
Work when you are able to travel and sit comfortably. If you
have a standing job, you will need 2 months off.
Exercise regularly each day for 2 months. This may be formal
hydrotherapy or regular swimming, walking or an exercise bike.
Avoid low chairs and crossing your legs for 1 year, and
Sexual intercourse can recommence once you are at home. It is
recommended that you take a passive role, laying on your back
It is important that you contact me if you have any concerns
whatsoever about your operation and progress.