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It is vital to follow certain precautions regarding your replaced hip's range of motion for the initial 3 months post your total hip replacemen t procedure.  Following these precautions will reduce the possibility of getting a hip dislocation to a bare minimum of less than 1%.  Your total hip replacement is extremely stable.  Hence you don't need to worry unnecessarily about these precautions.  However, you must remain aware of them and follow them preferably for the initial 3 months after undergoing the procedure.  These precautions are as under: 1) Whenever you are sitting or sit or stand, keep your knees at a shoulder's distance from each other. 2) In case you are already in a sitting position, don't lean in a forwarding direction to pick anything from the ground. You are no longer required to follow even these instructions, at the end of three months. After 3 months of hip replacement surgery , you can cross your legs while sitting on the ground or in a sleepi

The decision to have total knee replacement surgery is usually made cooperatively by you, your family, your family physician, and your orthopedic surgeon.  Your physician may first refer you to an orthopedic surgeon for a thorough evaluation to determine if you might benefit from this surgery.  There are several reasons why your doctor may recommend knee replacement surgery.  You might be recommended to undergo a knee replacement if you   have; 1) Severe knee pain or stiffness that limits everyday activities, including walking, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of chairs. You may find it hard to walk more than a few blocks without significant pain and you may need to use a cane or walker.   2) Moderate or severe knee pain while resting, either during the day or at night. 3) Chronic knee inflammation and swelling that does not improve with rest or medications. 4) Knee deformity — a bowing in or out of your knee. 5) Failure to substantially improve your condition with o