Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 I'm having TRHR on 21 July. I've been getting conflicting advice about the type of elevated toilet seat to get. My local occupational therapist who came to my home last week advised me to get one raised 10cm equally all round - this is what she recommends for her post-THR clients - she says it's not necessary to get one that is lower on the operated side. As I shall most likely need to have the other hip operated on within a few months, an equally-elevated seat would be suitable for both sides. So I already went out and bought one. My cousin in England who is having her TRHR almost the same time as mine says she has been provided with this type of seat. However, the therapist at Hadassah hospital says this type of seat is not recommended, and that I should get one that slants downwards on the right side, to keep the leg at the correct 70% position. (which means I shall have to get another one when I have the left hip done.) They can be borrowed from the hospital - but quite honestly, for such an intimate piece of equipment, I prefer to buy my own new! What are other people's experiences with this? Thanks, Margaret in Israel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 In a message dated 6/29/2004 10:43:41 AM Central Standard Time, margaret@... writes: raised 10cm equally all round - this is what she recommends for her post-THR clients - she says it's not necessary to get one that is lower on the operated side. As I shall most likely need to have the other hip operated on within a few months, an equally-elevated seat would be suitable for both sides. ______ The one with the lower side may be more comfortable, but you're a brilliant girl, Margaret, so you will understand the precautions and be able to adapt them to either sort of seat. The idea is to be able to sit and get up without exceeding the 90 degrees of flexion allowed at the hip joint. ly, I can easily get on and off a low toilet without exceeding those parameters, because I understand what to do. The high seat is partly because a lot of post op hip patients can't or won't understand the precautions. Even with the high seat, I've seen nurses boost patients up onto the high seat and exceed the 90 degrees, so its not foolproof. Your best guide is going to be your own understanding. y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 > I'm having TRHR on 21 July. > I've been getting conflicting advice about the type of elevated toilet seat to get. > My local occupational therapist who came to my home last week advised me to get one raised 10cm equally all round - this is what she recommends for her post-THR clients - she says it's not necessary to get one that is lower on the operated side. As I shall most likely need to have the other hip operated on within a few months, an equally-elevated seat would be suitable for both sides. So I already went out and bought one. > My cousin in England who is having her TRHR almost the same time as mine says she has been provided with this type of seat. > However, the therapist at Hadassah hospital says this type of seat is not recommended, and that I should get one that slants downwards on the right side, to keep the leg at the correct 70% position. (which means I shall have to get another one when I have the left hip done.) > They can be borrowed from the hospital - but quite honestly, for such an intimate piece of equipment, I prefer to buy my own new! > What are other people's experiences with this? > Thanks, > Margaret in Israel Margaret I'll level with you. My raised seat is the same height all around, and it has given me no discomfort. The toilets in the French clinic where I had my operation were built higher than normal, but were level. I would assume that you'll have more serious things to worry about. The most useful tool I bought in advance--and took with me to the hospital--was a grabber. I tend to drop things, and picking them up with a well-constructed grabber is easy. The person sharing my room in the clinic often borrowed mine. I also use it to put on my underwear and pants. You can even grab passing nurses with it! Staninfrance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 "I've been getting conflicting advice about the type of elevated toilet seat to get." Hi Margaret, Mine is level, it works just fine. The important thing is to have handles on both sides, so you can push yourself up. Also, I have found the handles make it easier to sit down without sitting too hard. MARGE HE LIVES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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