Here are three tips to make your life easier after getting replacement knee or hip surgery at a hospital.
#1 Prioritise your ease.
Ensure you have easy access to everything you need and that it is on the floor. It is where you will spend most of your time after getting knee or hip replacement surgery at your trusted Singapore hospital. Ensure everything is within your reach without standing on tiptoes or stooping down. Make or purchase single-serving meals that can be frozen and reheated.
You may require assistance for all menial tasks. If you do not have someone to assist you at home for the first 1-2 weeks, inquire with your health provider about having a trained caregiver come to your house.
#2 Set up your bathroom to make it easy to use.
You may require two grab bars in your bathroom to assist you in getting into and out of the tub or shower. Use a commode chair in place of a toilet for ease. Sit on a bath or shower chair when having a shower.
If you can't keep the floor outside the tub or shower dry, use a non-slip bath mat to provide stable footing. Place soap and shampoo in an area where you won't have to stand up, reach, or twist after a total knee or hip arthroplasty at a Singapore hospital.
#3 Ensure that you get rid of all trip and fall warnings.
Remove any tripping risks from your house, like stray cables or cords. Use good lighting sources in every room. Do not carry anything with you when you are moving between rooms since you might need to use your hands to assist your balance. You should also practice using a cane, walker or crutches when you walk if you are not in a wheelchair.
Come to Advanced Orthopaedic and Sports Centre to visit a top knee specialist in Singapore, Dr Poh Seng Yew. He and the clinic focus on sports injury rehabilitation, joint preservation and repair. Make an appointment with the clinic right away.
