What activities can be done one year after hip replacement surgery?

Hip joint replacement generally refers to artificial joint arthroplasty. One year after artificial joint replacement surgery, patients are usually able to perform light physical labor.

Artificial joint arthroplasty is primarily used as a surgical treatment for conditions such as femoral neck fractures, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis, benign and malignant bone tumors, and ankylosing spondylitis. It effectively relieves pain and restores joint mobility.

Patients can begin pain-free flexion and extension exercises of the affected hip and knee two weeks after surgery. Three months postoperatively, the range of motion of the affected hip can be gradually increased along with weight-bearing capacity. Under normal circumstances, patients can resume regular daily activities after three months. After this period, the prosthesis continues to integrate with the patient's own bone. Patients should return to work progressively; heavy physical labor or highly active tasks may lead to joint dislocation and hinder recovery.

The prognosis following femoral head replacement is related to factors such as hip dislocation, acetabular implantation angle, and the friction interface of the hip joint. Routine labor typically does not cause dislocation. After artificial joint arthroplasty, patients should gradually resume physical work to avoid accelerating joint wear. Additionally, trauma should be avoided as much as possible to prevent hip joint dislocation.