orthopedic surgery
Paris-Lilas private hospital

Swimming is only permitted at a minimum of one month after surgery. The maceration of a wound that has not completely healed in water can lead to an infection.

Typically you will be walking the morning after the surgery, very often even on the evening of the surgery, with the support of crutches or a walker.

A properly installed hip replacement can last up to 20 to 25 years. More and more prostheses are being reviewed even after 30 years, due to the notable improvements in the machining and design of implants since the 1990s.

It is not advisable to travel so soon after surgery. Ideally, you should stay within close proximity to your surgeon for at least the first 3 weeks or until the first follow-up appointment. In case of any issues, this will allow you to quickly consult us again and receive prompt care.

In the case of significant and progressive redness, a fever >38.5°C (101.3°F), discharge beyond the 5th post-operative day, calf pain on the operated side, chest pain, or shortness of breath, it is better to consult your surgeon or go to the emergency room without delay.

You can usually start swimming, straight-line jogging, and gym workouts as early as the 3rd month post-surgery. Contact sports, pivot sports, or team sports should not be resumed until at least 10 months post-surgery.