🚨 Fall After a Knee or Hip Replacement 🚨

🕒 When are you most at risk?
👉 The first 6–10 weeks post-surgery
👉 Your muscles are still regaining strength
👉 Balance may feel off — that’s why support tools like a cane or stick are essential

💥 If You Do Fall:
🤕 Minor bruising? Rest + ice may help
⚠️ Fell on the operated side? Watch for:
🔸 Swelling
🔸 Deep pain
🔸 Trouble walking or doing daily tasks
💡 DO NOT IGNORE
📞 Call your doctor
🩻 Get an X-ray to rule out serious damage

🛑 How to Prevent Falls:
✔️ Don’t ditch the cane/stick too soon
✔️ Remove loose carpets or wires
✔️ Wear anti-slip slippers
✔️ Leave bathroom doors unlocked
✔️ Regular physiotherapy to build strength
✔️ Ask your doctor/physio before changing routines


🌿 Healing doesn’t mean rushing — it means moving safely.
Take the right steps now to stay on your feet tomorrow 🦶💪

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in the video are the doctor’s personal views based on his own experience. Kindly do not use this information for your treatment decisions without your doctor’s advice. Please follow the advice of your surgeon/doctor for best results. This video is intended solely for educational purposes and should not be used for medicolegal purposes.

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Dr Pankaj Walecha, MS(Orthopaedics)
Fellow Hip & Knee Surgery, UK
Joint replacement fellowships (South Korea, Germany)
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