Total hip replacement/ arthroplasty complications Flashcards

1
Q

what can hip dislocation lead to?

A

circulatory and nerve damage. (avascular necrosis)

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2
Q

S/S

of hip dislocation?

A
  • shortening of leg
  • abnormal rotation
  • unable to extremity
  • pain
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3
Q

what are the 4 complications that can happen with hip replacement?

A

1- dislocation

2- infection

3- avascular necrosis

4- immobility problems

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4
Q

why does the doc always put them on prophylactic antibiotics?

A

to prevent infections (that’s why if they have any drains or foley, they need to be removed ASAP!)

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5
Q

____ Is tissue death due to poor circulation.

A

avascular necrosis… the area is dying because there is no blood supply.

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6
Q

the best exercises after a hip replacement is__

A
  • walking
  • swimming
  • rock in a rocking chair (for really old people)
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7
Q

avoid all these things:

  • low____
  • traveling ____ distances
  • sitting more than ___ minutes
  • lifting____objects
  • excessive___ or twisting
  • ____ climbing
A
  • low chairs
  • traveling long distances
  • sitting more than 30 minutes
  • lifting heavy objects
  • excessive bending or twisting
  • stair climbing
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8
Q

what are we suppose to check in CPM (continuous passive motion) machines?

A

the angle of the flexion it’s set on.

we don’t want the hip to flex too much because it can ruin the surgery.

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9
Q

what must we do first with the use of the CPM?

A

give pain meds

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