Tag Archives: total hip replacement
Hip Precautions
Until the muscles and tendons around my new, mechanical hip have mellowed out, I’m supposed to be very careful to avoid certain positions. Those positions are, specifically, never let the chest and knee get closer than ninety degrees. Never point the toes inward. Never let the knees get close, let alone cross. And never twist the hips around to look behind you. 1. 90 Degrees? Piece of cake. The arthritis hasn’t let me get my knee up any higher than […]
13 Not Really All That Gruesome Details
I had a total hip replacement. If you’re squeamish or easily bored by medical talk, then this is a good place to stop reading.
