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Hip replacement occupational therapy protocol.
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Vi occupational therapy for adults undergoing total hip replacement foreword following my involvement in the service user consultation for this practice guideline for occupational therapists working with adults undergoing total hip replacement it is a pleasure to be asked to provide a foreword.
The knee should never be higher than the hip while sitting.
Bending forward at the waist in standing or sitting should also not exceed 90 degrees.
O avoid hip flexion past 90.
Total hip replacement protocol.
Once in place the artificial ball and socket function like your natural hip.
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.
Toes can be pointed inward as long as the thigh and.
Institute for orthopaedic surgery s physical and occupational therapy protocols.
Patients should not let the hip or thigh turn inward.
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.
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.
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.