It may take 3 to 4 weeks for a 70 year old patient to be able to walk off crutches after hip replacement surgery. Due to the patient’s age and physical condition factors, the time to get off the crutches will be prolonged. The exact time of abduction should be carried out under the guidance of the doctor.
Hip arthroplasty is suitable for patients with osteoarthritis, aseptic necrosis of the femoral head, hip fracture, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases. After the operation, it can relieve joint pain, correct deformity, restore and improve the movement function of the joint.
For young patients with good physical condition, they can be off the crutch about 1 week after surgery. For patients who are older, have severe anemia and are in poor condition, it takes about 3~4 weeks before they can take off the abduction.
The exact time needs to be decided by the doctor according to the patient’s condition after review.