Hip Post-Op Instructions
Post-operative instructions after hip surgery with Dr. Steven Ward — start with the packet that matches your procedure, then use the exercise and anatomy guides as needed.
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Post-op instruction packets
Total Hip Replacement Post-Op Instructions
Current instructions after total hip replacement: pain control, blood-clot prevention, wound care, activity, and when to call. Includes QR codes for hip exercises and videos.
Open PDF Post-opHip Fracture Post-Op Instructions
Current instructions after hip fracture surgery: pain control, blood-clot prevention, wound care, walking and activity, and when to call.
Open PDF Post-opPartial Hip Replacement Post-Op Instructions
Current instructions after partial (bipolar) hip replacement, often done for a hip fracture: blood-clot prevention, wound care, walking and activity, and when to call.
Open PDFHip exercises
Total Hip Post-Op Exercises
Primary home exercise program after total hip replacement.
Open PDF PDFTotal Hip Exercise Worksheet
Worksheet to track your total hip exercises.
Open PDF PageTotal Hip Exercises page
All hip exercise PDFs in one place.
Open page PDFGreater Trochanter Bursitis
Exercises for greater trochanteric pain / bursitis.
Open PDF PDFIT Band Exercises
Iliotibial band stretching and strengthening.
Open PDF PDFPsoas Tendon Exercises
Exercises for iliopsoas / psoas tendon irritation.
Open PDF PDFLow Back Pain Exercises
Low-back exercises often paired with hip recovery.
Open PDFAnatomy
Hip Anatomy
Labeled hip anatomy guide.
Open PDF PDFHip X-ray Anatomy
Labeled hip X-ray guide.
Open PDF PageHip Fracture page
Fracture care overview and options.
Open pageThese packets support recovery — they do not replace the instructions you received from Dr. Ward, your therapist, or the hospital. Call the clinic if something does not match what you were told.
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