Returning to work

by Sharon
(Detroit, MI)

I am a floor nurse. How soon should I be able to return to work

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Returning to work

A Difficult Question
by: Anonymous

This is a difficult question to answer as there are so many variable to consider.

Wayne Sleep was dancing with the Royal Ballet three months after his hip replacement! A truly fantastic achievement. (Especially as he was dancing in high heels)

The most important factors you need to consider are: -

The type of surgical approach used - with the latest minimally invasive techniques reportedly needing shorter rehab time.

The type of fixation used - a cemented implant is fixed solidly into place but an uncemented one requires time for your bone to grow into it

Your motivation - how much effort are you going to put into those exercises

Your pre-op fitness levels - the stronger you are the faster you will recover

How much physical effort your work demands. If it involves a lot of walking or lifting then you need to give your body more time to heal and recover.

Complications - any complication setting it will delay your recovery. Hopefully you (like the vast majority of hip replacement patients) won't encounter any.

I started back at work two months post-surgery. I worked shorter hours as I tired very quickly even though my job is totally sedentary.

Good luck with your op and let us know how you get on.
Pamela

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