My profession is rather small, and we're yet to be licensed in every state. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are currently licensed to practice as medical professionals in 16 states, and two U.S. territories, and five provinces in Canada. What we do probably wouldn't make for a popular TV show like House or Grey's Anatomy.
(click to expand) For routine hip surgery, we use the blood-thinning medicine for about 4 weeks after surgery. In addition to a blood thinner, we also use early mobility, spinal anesthesia, leg exercises, foot pumps, and efficient surgery as adjunctive measures to minimize the risk of blood clots.
A number of factors determine return to work such as the type of procedure performed, the job description (ie manual labor, desk work), the commute etc. In general however, patients who undergo an anterior approach total hip replacement may feel capable of returning to deskwork within 2 weeks of the time of surgery. How long before I can take a bath or shower or go swimming? Unless otherwise instructed by Dr. Davidovitch you may shower 2 days after surgery provided the wound is dry. Bathing in a tub or swimming is not recommended for the first 2 weeks after surgery. How far can I bend forward after the hip is replaced? If an anterior approach hip replacement is performed, typically there are no restrictions on bending and patients may safely bend forward as much as they tolerate.