Hip Surgery Rehab

Question 1

What are the precautions after surgery?

Answer 1

do not pivot or twist operated leg
medication to prevent blood clots
pain
swelling: important to have contraction in the calves as a result 
flexion no more than 90 degrees
no internal rotation past neutral
no adduction past midline

Question 2

6 weeks post surgery

Answer 2

surgeon tells the patient whether or not they are allowed full ROM at the hip, full weight bearing without device and driving

Question 3

Hemiarthroplasty

Answer 3

one part of the hip joint is replaced, usually the ball

weak hip muscles as a result so the hip is much more likely to become dislocated

Question 4

Precautions of a hemiarthroplasty

Answer 4

do not bend past 90 degrees
don’t bring operated leg across the midline
do not twist when standing or sitting

Question 5

Intramedullarly nail

Answer 5

a metal rod is inserted into the femur while the fracture heals

Question 6

Total hip replacement

Answer 6

the damaged bone and cartilage is removed and replaced with a prosthesis
femoral head- replaced with a metal rod
metal or ceramic ball
metal socket for the cartilage

Question 7

Total hip replacement precautions

Answer 7

do not flex 90 degrees

do not cross legs when sitting, standing or lying down