Institute for orthopaedic surgery s physical and occupational therapy protocols.
Hip replacement occupational therapy protocol.
The following protocol should be used as a guideline for rehabilitation progression but may need to be altered pending the nature and extent of the surgical procedure healing restraints or patient tolerance.
Regular exercise to restore strength and mobility to your hip and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery after hip replacement.
Patients should not let the hip or thigh turn inward.
Toes can be pointed inward as long as the thigh and.
Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise for 20 to 30 minutes 2 or 3 times a day during your early recovery.
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Hip implants consist of 1 a smooth ball on a stem that fits into your thigh bone the femoral stem and 2 a metal socket with a smooth liner that is attached to your pelvis acetabular cup.
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Patients should not flex hip more than 90 degrees at any time.
Total hip precautions after surgery should be followed for 3 months and include.
Bending forward at the waist in standing or sitting should also not exceed 90 degrees.
There are several surgical approaches to hip replacement surgery and each.
O avoid hip flexion past 90.
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