Question
I have heard of different surgeries.  All things being equal, how soon after a Total Hip replacement can I weightbear?  How soon after an ORIF (open reduction, internal fixation ?) could I weightbear?  Which one allows quicker return to the upright/ wtbear position/ walk?

thanks for your time.
Sal

Answer
This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says.......

Dear Sal,
Usually the surgeries with smaller incisions heal quicker.
The type of implant will dictate healing time also.
A stem implant will take longer to heal than an implant that caps the femoral head.
Most important is the skill of the surgeon & your commitment to post-op physical therapy.
These questions should be discussed between you surgeon & your second opinion specialist
Good Luck!

Dr George Tsatsos & Svetlana Zats
Podiatrist Chicago 60618 & Elmhurst 60126 Podiatrists
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661
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