Does anterior approach THR require toilet riser and walker
Hi. Having THR soon. Physical done by ortho PA. She said there is no restriction on leg movement. Has anyone here not needed a toilet riser or walker after anterior approach THR?
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I see there were replies to your question about a leg lifter. It was very helpful for lifting my leg into bed because your muscles aren’t quite awake after surgery and the muscles are a little beat up. The long strap has a loop that goes around your foot and you use your hands to pull up your leg into bed. For about $9 I was glad I bought it and used it for 2-3 weeks.
I have tall toilets but not enough to keep knee from bending too much. So the raised toilet seat (with handles) was really helpful and I used it for over a month. Same with walker for daily use. I now keep the walker next to my bed to head to the toilet twice a night. I am so sleepy and wobbly so it keeps me steady. Probably will use it forever.