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It is designed for rehabilitation following an anterior approach total hip arthroplasty. Modifications to this guideline may be necessary depending on physician-specific instruction or other procedures performed.
Hip abduction restrictions. Limited Precautions: Either posterior or direct anterior approach. Avoid any extremes of movement or uncomfortable positions. Global Precautions: Combination of both anterior and posterior precautions, described above.
An anterior approach uses an incision that typically starts at the iliac crest and extends down toward the top of the thigh (less commonly, you will find a horizontal incision). The anterior muscles are then divided to display a window to the hip joint and muscles are typically not cut.
Proper activation and recruitment of all hip and core musculature without compensation required prior to initiating strengthening. Neuromuscular re-education for balance and correction of faulty mechanics. Therapeutic exercise for lower extremity strength (double and single limb) Outcome Testing.
With advancements in modern medicine, there have been several effective surgical approaches developed for THA, including anterior, posterior, anterolateral, posterolateral, and lateral approaches. The surgeon will determine the best surgical approach to use for each individual.
review pre- and post-operative exercises, and to familiarize you with the rehabilitation protocol and specific goals. Below is a checklist for your preop visit. • Postop exercises to be done daily after surgery as prescribed. • Review each exercise as outlined in weeks 0-2 below for presurgical conditioning and familiarity.
Total hip replacement (THA) post-operative protocol. 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. THA is an effective option if the patient’s pain does not respond to conservative treatment and has caused ...
