Corticosteroids do not benefit acute anaphylaxis but may prevent relapse or protracted anaphylaxis. Hydrocortisone (100 to 200 mg) or its equivalent can be administered every 6 to 8 hours for the first 24 hours.
Don't twist your knee as you turn around. Take several small steps instead. After two weeks, or sooner if youâre confident, you can go down to one crutch and then a walking stick. After about six weeks, if your muscles feel strong and supportive, you can try walking without aids.
You will walk without support when you feel you are safe and can walk comfortably without dropping your hip or limping.Some patients can do this within 2 weeks after surgery while others take 6-8 weeks or longer. Continue to use support as needed to minimize limping.hese walking impairments are often the cause of a referral for physical therapy care to help correct these problems after surgery. The first, and most common, walking problem occurs when the hip replacement patient takes a long step (stride) with the hip replacement leg and a short step with the uninvolved leg.