Anterior Hip

Use of an Assistive Device forWalkingYour physical therapist will prescribe an assistive device for you while you are in the hospital andat home. Walkers and crutches are the most common equipment used. On rare occasionspatients are able to walk with only the assistance of a cane.If you already own a walker, crutches or cane, you may bring it to the hospital for the therapistto adjust for you. It is best to have your family bring it in the day after your surgery. If you wouldrather leave your equipment at home, you may borrow our equipment while in the hospital.If you DO NOT already own a walker, crutches or cane, they can be purchased or rented. Yourphysical therapist can provide information for you to obtain the equipment or the therapist canorder the equipment for you. Equipment ordered by your physical therapist will be delivered toyour hospital room at no additional charge. Walkers and crutches can be billed to your insuranceand may be paid for depending on your policy.Your physical therapist will train you on how to use your assistive device for walking and for goingup and down stairs.