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How much swelling is normal following anterior hip replacement surgery
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 6 9:54am | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
Are you using an ice machine? Resting and using the ice machine a lot was my one instruction from my surgeon. BTW, most ice machines require you to put ice into the machine. There is one that my doctor ordered that just uses water and like a refrigerator makes it cold. It works great and I would urge you or anyone getting an ice machine to ask for one like I have described.
My one issue was that I had the common problem of not being able to pull up my socks. So I did PT for that and I felt that the massaging by the therapist helped a lot.
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Can't afford an "ice machine" but I've heard of people who have used them that swear they are the best. Didn't realize there was a model out there that cools itself without having to load it up with ice every few hours. Not that it matters. Swelli g has gotten manageable. I couldn't put on socks either; but PT person taught me how to use my sock aid that came with my nifty "hip kit". Hopefully soon I'll be able to bend down and do it myself; not yet though. Thanks for your words of wisdom. We all need to help each other!