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Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement is used in people with hip injuries, rheumatoid arthritis and other medical conditions, such as a bone tumour or bone loss due to insufficient blood supply (avascular necrosis). Hip replacement is usually considered once other therapies, such as pain medications, have failed. Hip replacement is considered if you suffer from:
- Pain that keeps you awake at night
- Little or no relief from pain medications
- Difficulty walking up or down stairs
- Trouble standing from a seated position
- Having to stop activities you enjoy, such as walking, because you're in too much pain
How to Prepare for Hip Replacement Surgery
The orthopaedic surgeon will ask about your medical history to make sure you're healthy enough to undergo surgery. The surgeon will physically examine your hip, paying attention to the range of motion in your joint and the strength of the muscles around your hip.
Rehabilitation Post Surgery
Activity and exercise must be a regular part of your day to regain the use of your joint and muscles. Your physiotherapist will recommend strengthening and mobility exercise and Kneehab® can form an integrated part of your rehabilitation.
How KNEEHAB® can Help
KNEEHAB® is an innovative and clinically proven, garment-based Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) device. It is designed specifically to treat quadriceps atrophy (thigh muscle wastage) which is often a significant issue following Hip Replacement Surgery that reduces functional ability. It re-educates the muscle by sending gentle electrical pulses through pads placed on the surface of the skin. This electrical stimulation applied to the motor nerve re-educates and strengthens the quadriceps muscle through cycles of contraction and relaxation.
It is recommended that KNEEHAB® be used in conjunction with voluntary exercise in order to optimize and control your rehabilitation.
