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Total hip replacement anterior approach protocol.
Stand from chair without upper extremity assistance.
Short term week 1 a.
Stairs with a reciprocal pattern and no railing to assist to ascend.
Total hip arthroplasty direct anterior approach rehab protocol last revision.
Independent with ambulation with assistive devices as needed a.
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Anterior total hip arthroplasty rehabilitation guideline this rehabilitation program is designed to return the individual to their activities as quickly and safely as possible.
This document includes instructions and a detailed rehabilitation protocol.
Independent with exercises b.
Even and uneven surfaces stairs c.
D c instructions from the hospital.
This protocol applies to the routine primary total hip arthroplasty procedure.
These surgeries may also be called mini modified minimally invasive or muscle sparing surgeries.
Weightbearing status determined by surgeon.
Single leg stance 10 seconds 4.
Active hip extension and external rotation is allowed.
Total hip arthroplasty protocol anterior approach 4 to 6 week goals.
It is designed for rehabilitation following an anterior approach total hip arthroplasty.
Total hip replacement with anterior approach refers to surgeries done from in front of the hip.
Rail use ok to descend 3.
April 2013 general goals.
There are several surgical approaches to hip replacement surgery and each.
Direct anterior total hip replacement rehabilitation program the rehabilitation protocol following direct anterior total hip replacement is an integral part of the recovery process.