Post Hip Replacement Rehab Protocol
This document includes instructions and a detailed rehabilitation protocol.
Post hip replacement rehab protocol. 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. Quad hamstring and glute sets gait training on level. Obtain pain free range of motion within safe limits. Jennifer penrose precautions for first 6 weeks.
Guard against dislocation of the implant. Within 6 weeks you ll likely be able to do most of your normal activities. Hip replacement rehabilitation protocol posterior approach goals of hip replacement rehabilitation. Total hip replacement post op protocol posterior approach 03.
Teach transfers and ambulation independently or with assistive devices. 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. This procedure replaces your damaged hip joint with an artificial hip implant. Total hip replacement recovery will start with physical therapy in the hospital and will continue once you go home.
Strengthen hip and knee musculature. The rehabilitation protocol following direct anterior total hip replacement is an integral part of the recovery process. Perform bed mobility and transfers with minimal assistance while maintaining wb precautions ambulate 25 100 feet w assistive device stair training as appropriate for home ambulation independently perform slr regain 80 prom and arom flexion verbalize precautions exercises. Immediately post operatively days 0 3 goals.
Total hip arthroplasty tha is an elective operative procedure to treat an arthritic hip. Anatomy existing pathology post op rehab schedule bracing and expected progressions instruct on pre op exercises. 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. No hip flexion 70 no hip abduction neutral.
A total hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which both damaged surfaces of the hip joint are replaced with prosthetic substitutes. It was called the operation of the century in an article published in the lancet in 2007 as a result of the excellent outcomes achieved. It is provided to you with the aim of maximizing the success of your post surgical recovery. 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.