Precautions, WB, etc... Flashcards
Anterior Hip Replacement Precautions
-no extension
-no adduction
-no external rotation
Posterior Hip Replacement
-no flexion > 90 degrees
-no internal rotation
-no adduction
Spinal Precautions
-no bending, lifting, twisting
Sternal Precautions
-no push/pull
-no lifting more than 5-10 lbs
-no reaching behind back
NWB
non weight bearing
TTWB
toe touch weight bearing
PWB
partial weight bearing
WBAT
weight bearing as tolerated
FWB
full weight bearing
Independent (I)
no assistance
Supervised
not contact, VC for safety
SBA/contact guard
some physical assistance
Min A
25% or less help
Mod A
50% help
Max A
75% help
Dependent
75% or greater
Neuro Precautions
note communication
‘UE and LE fully supported
Place call and bell button on nonaffected side