Hip/Knee

Question 1

What is some common AE we may recommend for a patient s/p THA

Answer 1

bedside commode, raised toilet seat, s/c, long handled sponge, dressing stick, reacher, sock aid

Question 2

What should we educate pt on if they want to sleep on their back?

Answer 2

keep pillow btw legs and toes pointed upward

Question 3

what should we educate pts on if they want to sleep on side?

Answer 3

use pillows

Question 4

What are some common knee precautions?

Answer 4

no squat/kneel/pivot/knee must be flat laying down

Question 5

Precautions for Posterior HR

Answer 5

No flexion past 90
no adduction
to external rotation

Question 6

Precautions for anterior HR

Answer 6

no extension
no internal rot
no adduction

Question 7

What may our tx look like when treating a patient with spinal precautions?

Answer 7

body mechanics (bending a knees, log roll, sit and pivot,)
sit to bathe, store common items at waist level, use long handled tool for housework, use a utility cart