Hip Kits for Post-Surgery Recovery

After hip replacement or hip fracture surgery, one instruction comes up again and again: don't bend past 90 degrees, don't twist, don't reach down to your feet. A hip kit exists to make those first weeks of recovery possible without breaking those precautions. Each kit bundles the small assistive tools that let you dress, bathe, and pick things up while your new joint heals — so you can stay independent instead of relying on someone for every dropped item or sock.

A typical kit includes a reacher (or grabber), a sock aid, a long-handled shoehorn, and a long-handled sponge. Together they cover the everyday movements that suddenly become off-limits: pulling on socks, retrieving objects from the floor, sliding into shoes, and washing your lower legs and feet — all while keeping your hip in a safe, protected position.

We carry options for different needs and budgets. The Everyday Essentials Economy Hip Kit (L3030) and the Medline Economy Hip Kit with Reacher cover the core recovery essentials at a value price, ideal for a single planned surgery. For patients who want a longer, sturdier grabber, the Medline Premium Hip Kit steps up to a 32-inch reacher for easier access to lower shelves and floors.

When choosing, look at reacher length — a longer reacher means less bending for taller users — and confirm the kit includes each tool your therapist recommended. Most surgeons and occupational therapists suggest having a hip kit ready before your operation so the tools are waiting when you come home.

Looking to reduce strain on the joint itself? Pair your kit with support products from our Hip-Ease collection for added comfort during recovery.