After your surgery, and in some cases on your return home, you will be using a walking stick or crutches for support. You should try using these around the house and make sure important areas like the bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom are easily accessible. You may need to rearrange furniture or temporarily change rooms around for your convenience after your surgery. Remove all throw or area rugs that could cause you to slip. Bathroom modifications which may be helpful include a shower chair, gripping bars, flexible shower handle, non-slip floor surfaces or mats, soap bars with a string attached and a long-handled scrub brush.