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How long after femoral head surgery can one walk normally?

Nov 08, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Jian
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, patients can walk normally 1 to 6 months after femoral head surgery, and the specific time depends on the surgical method used. If an artificial femoral head replacement is performed, it usually takes 1 to 2 months. If internal fixation of the femoral head is performed, it generally requires 3 to 6 months. After surgery, patients should actively cooperate with rehabilitation training and attend regular follow-up appointments to ensure the surgical outcome and smooth recovery.

Generally, patients can walk normally 1 to 6 months after femoral head surgery, with the exact time depending on the surgical method used. If an artificial femoral head replacement is performed, it usually takes 1 to 2 months; if an internal fixation procedure of the femoral head is performed, it typically takes 3 to 6 months.

If an artificial femoral head replacement is performed, postoperative recovery tends to be relatively quick. Within 1 to 3 days after surgery, patients can attempt to stand and move short distances with the aid of a walking frame or assistance from medical staff. This is because the replaced femoral head can bear partial body weight soon after surgery, providing a certain level of joint stability. As hip joint function gradually recovers and the strength of surrounding muscles increases, most patients can walk relatively normally within about 1 to 2 months post-surgery.

If internal fixation of the femoral head is performed, the initial postoperative period requires waiting for the fracture site to heal, so weight-bearing activities commence later. Usually around 2 to 4 weeks after surgery, following a physician's evaluation confirming stable fracture fixation, patients may begin partial weight-bearing walking using crutches or a walking frame. Initial weight-bearing is light and gradually increased according to the healing progress observed during follow-up visits, under the physician's guidance. To achieve a normal walking state, it generally takes 3 to 6 months. During this period, patients must strictly follow the rehabilitation plan, improve hip joint range of motion, strengthen muscle power, and ensure stable healing of the fracture ends and optimal coordination of joint function.

Patients should actively participate in postoperative rehabilitation training, attend regular follow-up appointments, and progressively adjust their activity levels and weight-bearing capacity according to recovery status. This ensures optimal surgical outcomes and smooth recovery, helping patients resume normal walking as soon as possible.

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