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This protocol applies to the standard total hip arthroplasty/hemiarthroplasty and hip resurfacing. In a revision total hip arthroplasty, or in cases where there is more connective tissue involvement or bone grafting, Phase I and II should be progressed more cautiously to ensure adequate healing.
Therapy should begin 1 time per week for the first 6 weeks, then 2-3 times per week after discharged from brace and weaned from assistive device at 6 weeks following surgery, unless instructed otherwise by AHI MD.
Total hip arthroplasty (THA), also known as a total hip replacement, is an elective surgical procedure to treat patients who experience pain and dysfunction from an arthritic hip joint.
physical therapy in the acute phase following elective lower limb arthroplasty produces favorable outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis examining allied health service models.
Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) Rehabilitation Protocol. Anatomy and Biomechanics. The hip is a ball and socket joint located where the thigh meets the pelvis. The upper end of the thigh bone (head of the femur) is formed in the shape of a ball, which sits in the socket of the pelvic bone called the acetabulum.
1 sty 2013 · Abstract: This chapter describes the rehabilitation protocol that is used at the authors’ clinic for hip resurfacing patients. Details of the structured post-operative physical therapy protocols and exercises are provided. Key rules and progress milestones are noted. A list of sports activities and achievements is included.
15 lis 2016 · This evidence-based posterior total hip arthroplasty guideline is criterion-based; time frames and visits in each phase will vary depending on many factors- including patient demographics, goals, and individual progress.
