Post Surgical Precautions

Question 1

Posterior Hip Precautions

Answer 1

No Hip flexion greater than 90, adduction (e.g avoid crossing legs) past midline, No internal rotation (rotating upper body), No lyinthe g on operated side

Question 2

Anterior Hip Precautions

Answer 2

Hip extension, external rotation

No stepping backward, or turning outwards, no crossing legs or sleeping on surgical side