Transcription of TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY PROTOCOL
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R. JOHN ELLIS, JR., MARK E. PETRIK, LAWRENCE A. SCHAPER, MARK G. SMITH, G. JEFFREY POPHAM, AKBAR NAWAB, MICHAEL SALAMON, MATTHEW PRICE, DANIEL RUEFF, ELLIS & BADENHAUSEN ORTHOPAEDICS, ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY FRACTURES JOINT REPLACEMENT SPORTS MEDICINE JEWISH HOSPITAL MEDICAL PLAZA 100 E. LIBERTY STREET, SUITE 600 LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40202 Telephone 502-587-1236 Fax 502-587-0126 SOUTHEND MEDICAL CENTER 5120 DIXIE HIGHWAY, SUITE 103 LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40216 Telephone 502-449-0449 Fax 502-449-3277 TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY 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. TOTAL hip precautions after surgery should be followed for 3 months and include: o Avoid hip flexion past 90 o Avoid internal rotation of the lower extremity o Avoid crossing the midline of the body o Avoid sitting on low, soft surfaces o Use a raised toilet seat for 6 weeks 3 months (discussed with the surgeon at the 6 week visit) Patient will be weight bearing as tolerated with a rolling walking or other piece of medical equipment as seen fit by the surgeon.
Total Hip Arthroplasty Protocol Page 2 of 3 TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY PROTOCOL PHASE 1: INITIAL PHASE Weeks 1-3 …
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