Top Products for Hip Replacement Recovery

Did you know more than 300,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed in the United States each year?

The hip is one of the body’s largest joints. If it becomes damaged by arthritis, a fracture, or other conditions, common activities like walking, sitting down, standing up, gardening, or other leisurely activities may become uncomfortable and unpleasant. Occasionally, the hip will need to be replaced in order to eliminate the debilitating pain.

Within the United States, hip replacement surgeries are one of the most successful operations in all of medicine. As such, it is very important that proper steps are taken in the hip replacement recovery process. This will ensure the success and impact of the hip replacement surgery.

Staying active after surgery is a critical component of recovery. Initially, it may be difficult for patients to complete some of the basic tasks they are used to, such as bathing and dressing. It can become very frustrating for the patient. Luckily, there are many recovery products specifically designed to help hip replacement patients stay active in their daily lives.

Below we have listed the top products that FEI Retail offers for hip replacement recovery:

• Walkers help patients walk and keep them stable while moving after surgery
• Crutches are also used to help patients walk post-surgery
• Long-handled sponges are used by patients to wash hard-to-reach areas of the body so they can avoid bending
• Reachers are designed to help patients reach objects from higher and lower levels
• Sock aids assist patients put on socks without bending
• Tub chairs allow patients to sit while taking a shower
• Transfer benches boards help patients get in or out of the shower/tub
• Raised toilet seats make it easier for patients to get on and off the toilet
• Elastic laces limit the need for patients to bend over to tie their shoes
• Long-handled shoe horns help patients guide his/her shoe on and off their foot

In addition to this list, FEI Retail groups the best hip replacement tools in 1 convenient hip kit package. There are many different hip kits to choose from. Depending on the selection a FabLife™ Hip Kit can include a reacher, sock aid, shoe horn, long-handled sponge, and a dressing stick.

Contact your local sales rep today or contact us directly for more information about these and other products to help patients recovering from hip replacement surgery.