What to Wear After Hip Surgery

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, over 2.5 million Americans are currently living with an artificial hip. With the percentage of patients aged 45-64 having gone up 123% in 2014, the simple fact is that hip replacements are becoming more and more common among generations of Americans who wish to stay active. More likely than not, you know someone who will need an artificial hip in their lifetime, chances are, so could you.  

Bimla Picot, CEO and founder of  Reboundwear®, went through this exact experience with her own mother, who required hip replacement surgery. She struggled to find post-surgical apparel that was both comfortable, stylish, and most importantly, practical for recovery.

Hip replacement surgery is a painful process that requires many steps to be taken for full recovery. Dressing and showering are one of the most daunting tasks for a patient following hip replacement surgery. We've gathered some tips and tricks to help you handle these challenges with ease!

Dressing after Hip Replacement Surgery

To dress comfortably after a hip surgery, follow these simple tips

• Make sure to sit down on a surface that is easy to get up and down, ideally edge of the bed
• Wear post-surgery adaptive clothing with strategically placed zippers, so it is easy to access your surgical wound without having to take off your clothes
• Choose fabric that is breathable and light-weight
• Wear shoes that are comfortable and non-slippery

Dressing after Hip Replacement Surgery

To dress comfortably after a hip surgery, follow these simple tips

• Make sure to sit down on a surface that is easy to get up and down, ideally edge of the bed
• Wear post-surgery adaptive clothing with strategically placed zippers, so it is easy to access your surgical wound without having to take off your clothes
• Choose fabric that is breathable and light-weight
• Wear shoes that are comfortable and non-slippery

Showering after Hip Surgery

To shower comfortably after a hip surgery, follow these simple tips

• To make sure that your surgical sites stay dry, cover the area with “Glad press and seal”
• To avoid any accidents, make use of a shower chair 
• Use a hand-held shower chair for easy access
• Get into the shower leading with your non-surgical leg, and get out of it leading with your non-surgical leg
• If you are taking a shower in the bathtub, make sure that you use grab bars for support and a non-skid rug to avoid slipping

Moving Around

Best Vehicle for After Hip Replacement

Car Transfer

The front seat is the best option for people who’ve had hip surgery because it offers more legroom, can be adjusted to your comfort and allows you easier access to a seat belt.

If you are traveling in a vehicle for an extended period of time, stop every couple of hours or so and get out to walk around. This will keep blood circulation flowing throughout your legs as well as prevent your muscles from stiffening. 

To have a comfortable car ride after hip surgery, follow these simple tips

• Make sure your seat is as far back as possible. Get as close to the vehicle as possible using your walker or crutches.
• Slowly lower yourself to the car seat. You can roll down the car window fully, and use the car door frame and the seat headrest to use as a support while sitting.
• Slide down into the seat slowly. And then bring your legs up and into the car. 

Chair Transfer

Avoid recliners, couches, and soft seating until your doctor tells you otherwise. Stiff-backed chairs with armrests are great to sit in because they make it easier to stand up out of them.

If the seat is too low then place one or two pillows on it so you can sit more conveniently on the seat. 

To sit comfortably on a chair after hip surgery, follow these simple tips

• Come close to the chair until you feel both your legs touching the chair surface.
• Reach back with one hand for an armrest, while keeping your leg out in front.
• Lower your body slowly, keeping your operated leg straight out. Slightly bend your knee, once seated.
• While getting up, push up using the armrests while keeping your operated leg out in front of you.

 We’ve seen your comments and questions on various forums, blogs, and support websites, regarding what to wear after your surgery, and now it’s our turn to help give you some answers.

Comfortable Clothes for After Hip Surgery

• Reboundwear® clothes are athleisure wear with a purpose.  With strategically-located zippers, they make getting dressed easy for people who are recovering from various medical procedures such as hip replacement surgery, rotator cuff surgery, or a broken leg.   
• Our tops and bottoms can be zipped and wrapped  around your body to accommodate casts, slings, braces, splints, and boots. No more struggling to get your clothes on after an injury or surgery!
• Reboundwear® clothing is chic and comfortable so you will look your best while you’re on the mend.  Proudly made in the USA and designed in NYC, we use super soft fabrics in on-trend colors.  
• When healing from a surgical procedure, you may be headed to physical or occupational therapy and will have follow-up visits with your doctor. Reboundwear's adaptive clothing for men and adaptive clothing for women are perfect for these sessions because they allow direct access to all parts of the body without undressing, helping to maintain modesty for the patient.  Our innovative utility-patented zipper design technology allows access to just the injury site for examination, icing, or  manual therapy.

While you are on the mend get Reboundwear - LOOK GREAT. FEEL BETTER ™