Direct Anterior Hip Replacement Protocol

Mini posterior approach mpa or direct anterior approach daa.

Direct anterior hip replacement protocol. Stairs with a reciprocal pattern and no railing to assist to ascend. Stand from chair without upper extremity assistance. Progress gait training with lrad least restrictive assistive device to patient s tolerance. D c instructions from the hospital.

No hip precautions. Hip implants consist of 1 a smooth ball on a stem that fits into your thigh bone the femoral stem and 2 a metal socket with a smooth liner that is attached to. These surgeries may also be called mini modified minimally invasive or muscle sparing surgeries. After the anesthetic has been administered and the skin is sterilely prepared an incision is made in the front of the thigh over the hip joint typically 3 cm from the thigh crease.

Total hip arthroplasty protocol anterior approach 4 to 6 week goals. Anterior hip replacement is a common type of total hip replacement. Even and uneven surfaces stairs c. 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. Single leg stance 10 seconds 4. 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.

Total hip arthroplasty direct anterior approach rehab protocol last revision. Rail use ok to descend 3. Weightbearing status determined by surgeon. April 2013 general goals.

Each step plays a critical role in the outcome. Independent with ambulation with assistive devices as needed a. Immediately following discharge from the hospital. However there is significant controversy over the optimal muscle sparing approach.

A total hip replacement is a type of surgery. It is provided to you with the aim of maximizing the success of your post surgical recovery. It replaces your hip joint with an artificial one. This procedure replaces your damaged hip joint with an artificial hip implant.

Then they replace the joint with. Walk without a limp or assistive device. Total hip arthroplasty tha is an elective operative procedure to treat an arthritic hip. Modifications to this guideline may be necessary dependent on physician specific.

Sands md total hip arthroplasty direct anterior approach rehab protocol overall. Short term week 1 a. Total hip arthroplasty is a common surgery with more than 330 000 procedures performed in the united states every year. During surgery your doctor makes an incision in the front of your hip to reach the hip joint.

The rehabilitation protocol following direct anterior total hip replacement is an integral part of the recovery process.