Hip Precautions

Question 1

what are anterior hip precautions?

Answer 1

• no hip extension past neutral (90 degrees)
• no external rotation
• no bridging

Question 2

what is the extra hip precaution for an anterolateral approach?

Answer 2

no active hip abduction

Question 3

what are posterior hip precautions?

Answer 3

• no hip flexion past 90 degrees
• no internal rotation past neutral
• no hip adduction past neutral
• avoid a combination of these movements for a lifetime

Question 4

what is the extra precaution for a direct anterior hip approach?

Answer 4

no full bridging

Question 5

when would we see patients after their hip replacement?

Answer 5

POD 0 - a few hours after surgery