Bending forward at the waist in standing or sitting should also not exceed 90 degrees.
Hip replacement occupational therapy protocol.
Toes can be pointed inward as long as the thigh and.
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.
Patients should not let the hip or thigh turn inward.
O avoid hip flexion past 90.
The knee should never be higher than the hip while sitting.
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Total hip replacement protocol.
Total hip precautions after surgery should be followed for 3 months and include.
There are several surgical approaches to hip replacement surgery and each.
Patients should not flex hip more than 90 degrees at any time.