Total hip joint replacement - revision: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services for chest pain, severe difficulty breathing, fainting, or coughing blood.

   Also seek emergency care if the hip suddenly looks deformed, the leg becomes numb or cold, or you cannot move it after a fall.

   And for anyone, someone who:

   • has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Seek prompt medical advice the same day for:

   • Increasing wound redness, warmth, drainage, or opening
   • Fever or chills
   • Pain or swelling that is getting worse rather than gradually improving
   • New calf pain or one-sided leg swelling
   • A new clicking, shifting feeling, or sudden loss of hip function
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   For routine questions about swelling, exercises, medicines, wound care, or follow-up appointments, contact the surgical team during normal office hours.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Total hip joint replacement - revision. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.