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THR and open wound: when to walk out to the street without risk

Posted by melia7 @melia7, May 29 7:27am

Hello patients with THR,
Can you please share your experience? How many days after an operation it is not risky to go out? My problem is that my husband had THR 9 days before, and he began to go out to the street (to walk his 300 m) while his wound is still open. The wound even began to bleed but not much. Do you remember when you started to go out after the THR? What would be your advice?
Thanks.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | May 29 8:21am

I was outside walking slowly 2 days after surgery. But my husband accompanied the first couple days to be sure I was OK. After that, I stayed on my block and took it slow until I was steady.
Anecdote to share - 2 friends had hip surgery the same week in 2023 in our winter community. The first was out walking with his PT the 3rd day. The second had to be prodded to get up and walk after 2 weeks. Guess who had the more successful recovery?
If you are uncertain of his safety, can you or a neighbor walk with him? Is he using a cane or walker?

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melia7 | @melia7 | May 30 9:19am
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@sueinmn

I was outside walking slowly 2 days after surgery. But my husband accompanied the first couple days to be sure I was OK. After that, I stayed on my block and took it slow until I was steady.
Anecdote to share - 2 friends had hip surgery the same week in 2023 in our winter community. The first was out walking with his PT the 3rd day. The second had to be prodded to get up and walk after 2 weeks. Guess who had the more successful recovery?
If you are uncertain of his safety, can you or a neighbor walk with him? Is he using a cane or walker?

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Thank you Sue for your prompt answer!
I think that your active friend who was walking on the 3d day recovered better. Well, my husband uses walker and it helps much. I was unsure about a possibility of wound being infected while he walk at the street. It is quite hot, about 26 grad.
But now I feel more secure!
Thanks.

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