Bed Mobility After Hip ReplacementBed mobility after hip replacement surgery Avoid a low bed if possible. Use a firm mattress, about 27" off the floor.
Bed mobility after hip replacement surgery will be one of the first things your physical therapist will teach you. When getting out of bed, if possible get out towards the non-operated side. The bed will provide support for your operated leg while you ease your good leg off the edge of the bed. Support your body with your elbows. Once your good leg is off the bed you then slide your operated leg off the edge of the bed while pushing your body upright with your arms. Gently lower the surgery leg to the floor. Try to straighten your surgery leg out in front of you so that the hip is not bent at too great an angle. Make sure you're safely balanced at the edge of the bed before standing at your walker.
To get into bed---sit on the edge of the bed, preferably with your non-operated leg closest to the head of the bed. When sitting, don't bend forward or twist because you're at risk of dislocating your hip. Next, slide/scoot your rear end backward so your operated leg moves onto the bed first. Use your arms for support. You may need a leg lifter (adaptive equipment)if you're unable to lift your leg. Your occupational therapist will provide you with adaptive equipment if you need it. If you still need adaptive equipment at the time of discharge, it will be ordered for you through your medical insurance. If your insurance doesn't cover it, you will have to pay for equipment out of your own pocket.
DO NOT ROLL ONTO YOUR SIDE WHEN GETTING IN OR OUT OF BED. IT'S IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN YOUR HIP PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID DISLOCATING YOUR NEW HIP.
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