Hip Replacement Question
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From: Northumberland
Hip Replacement Question
I have just had a full right hip replacement and am back to work very shortly. To speed up the process I have been cleared to go back into the pool. Now, before and after swimming I like to go into the steam room. Can I still do that with a hip full of metal? The nurses/ physios I asked were unable to tell me and I don't see my surgeon for another 3 weeks.
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From: Central Europe
When I got mine (both replaced within 6 days) as soon I could go into the pool, I was allowed to go into the steam. The surgical staples may get a bit warm
To get a letter from the doctor will not help at all. Today I leave my implant pass (looks like a credit card) at home when I go for work or traveling. You will be searched anyway
To get a letter from the doctor will not help at all. Today I leave my implant pass (looks like a credit card) at home when I go for work or traveling. You will be searched anyway
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From: london
The steam room is fine once the scar has healed. Heat and moisture have no effect
I presume your prosthesis is made of non ferrous metal and so may not even worry a metal detector. If it does, threatening to show them your scar in public will normally suffice.
Millions of people have these prostheses - you are not alone!!!
I presume your prosthesis is made of non ferrous metal and so may not even worry a metal detector. If it does, threatening to show them your scar in public will normally suffice.
Millions of people have these prostheses - you are not alone!!!
