HomeAnswersPhysiotherapyhip arthroplastyIs using one crutch 75 % or 50 % weight bearing after a hip arthroscopy?

Can using one crutch considered to be 75 % weight bearing after a hip arthroscopy?

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Sreenivasa Rao

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Published At December 28, 2018
Reviewed AtJune 28, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am down to one crutch after hip arthroscopy. I am supposed to be at 75 % weight-bearing. Is using one crutch 75 % or 50 % weight-bearing? Also, on day four, I am supposed to be 100 % weight-bearing with one crutch. How is that possible?

Answered by Sreenivasa Rao

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your concern. Weight-bearing with the crutches means the amount of body weight borne by the injured leg. And rest is been supported by crutches. Like if you were asked to bear weight up to 75 percent, then you put the crutch forward and then put the injured leg forward and put weight as per instructions given like 75 percent of your body weight. The same with 100 percent is also possible. Later once you are comfortable, you can wean off the crutches slowly and walk normally.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

How can I practice these exercises without hurting my neck, as it seems to be difficult while performing this exercise.

Answered by Sreenivasa Rao

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

For bursitis, it is always advisable to ice as cold works better than heat. I recommend you to get a gentle massage over your butt muscles and also over outer aspects of your thigh and butt. As bursitis is caused due to friction due to muscle tightness this will help relax muscles. Gentle stretching of butt muscles, side of thigh muscles (TFL and ITB), Hamstrings muscles. Gentle stretching of the hip joint. Lying on your stomach with knee bend. Gently pushing your both foot away from each other as long as you can feel the stretch and mild pain and hold it for 30 seconds. Once pain comes down you can start with flute stability and strengthening work. Work on hip mobility. Avoid lying on that side.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Sreenivasa Rao
Sreenivasa Rao

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