Hip and knee replacement✅

Question 1

Precautions of hip replacement

Answer 1

Posterolateral approach:
no hip flexion greater than 90°;
no internal rotation;
no adduction of affected hip joint

Anterolateral approach:
no external rotation;
no extension;
no adduction of affected hip joint

Question 2

Tx plan to increase independence and participation in ADLs and IADLs

Answer 2

Teach prescribed precautions, safety techniques, and compensatory strategies for ADLs such as lower-body dressing, bathing, sexual activity

Question 3

Precautions of knee replacement

Answer 3

1. Maintain good posture
2. Avoid forcing the ROM of the joint or aggressive exercise during activities initially
3. Avoid development of contracture (avoid knee flexion to prevent extension lag)
4. Monitor skin breakdown or infection
5. Prevent dislocation of the new joint