Compassion at Every Step

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Total hip replacement replaces damaged joint surfaces to reduce pain and restore walking when arthritis or injury limits daily life.

Edwin Manarang, RN
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(630) 915-5174
Email
info@philippianshomecare.com
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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This brochure is for informational purposes only—not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your physician, nurse, or qualified health provider with any questions about your condition.
A warm welcome.

Steady habits and gentle support go a long way. This brochure walks you through what to know, what to watch for, and how we help at home.

“With the right support, daily life stays comfortable, independent, and full of the things you love.”

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Compassion at Every Step

Understanding Total Hip Replacement

Relief from Pain. Better Movement.
Gentle home care that helps you stay safe, comfortable, and independent at home.
A friendly guide for you and your family
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Daily Care

Tips at Home

Practical day-to-day tips to keep recovery on track and make your daily care safer at home.

Build a calm daily routine — meals, medications, rest, and gentle activity at the same times each day. Note any changes and share them with your healthcare providers.

  • Walker or cane sequence until therapist clears solo walking.
  • Equipment: sock aid, reacher, raised toilet seat, shower chair, and firm armchair.
  • Hip precautions: no crossing legs, no bending past 90°, no twisting at the hip until cleared.
  • Use a raised toilet seat, shower chair, and chair with arms for safer transfers.
  • Ice, elevation, and pain medicines on schedule; report calf pain or chest symptoms.
Watch Closely

What to Watch For

Knowing the signs early means quicker comfort and safer days.

  • Incision healing, temperature, and leg swelling daily the first weeks.
  • Pain and walk-distance log for therapy visits.
  • Medication side effects: nausea, confusion, constipation, or bleeding.

Good to know

  • Total hip replacement resurfaces the ball and socket with metal, ceramic, or plastic components.
  • Hip precautions reduce dislocation risk in early recovery.
When to call: Sudden pain, trouble breathing, high fever, or confusion — call your nurse or doctor. Call 911 for emergencies.
Stay Strong

Stay Strong & Steady

Wellness habits that keep you moving, balanced, and independent at home.

Small steps add up: one stretch, one balanced meal, or one short walk can brighten the whole day.

  • Avoid low sofas, deep squats, and twisting reaches early in recovery.
  • Positions to avoid (posterior precautions): deep bend, leg cross, squat, twisted reach.
  • Return to driving, work, sex, and hobbies per surgeon timeline only.
  • Sit on firm chairs with arms; avoid low couches.
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