ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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Avoid flexing the hip more than 90 degree
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Prevent external rotation
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Keep the head of the bed below 45 degree
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Avoid crossing your legs
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Do not bend at the waste
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Detailed explanation-1: -Hip precautions encourage patients to avoid bending at the hip past 90°, twisting their leg in or out, and crossing their legs. Patients are also encouraged to sit with their hips higher than their knees, sit in a chair with armrests, and sleep on their back with a pillow between their legs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Your doctor will give you safety precautions to keep your hip centred in its socket during the healing period. Be sure to follow these precautions. Keep your knees and toes pointed forward when you sit in a chair, walk, or stand. Do not sit with your legs crossed.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Don’ts Don’t cross your legs at the knees for at least 6 to 8 weeks. Don’t bring your knee up higher than your hip. Don’t lean forward while sitting or as you sit down. Don’t try to pick up something on the floor while you are sitting.
Detailed explanation-4: -avoid bending your hip more than 90° (a right angle) during any activity. avoid twisting your hip. do not swivel on the ball of your foot. when you turn around, take small steps. do not apply pressure to the wound in the early stages (try to avoid lying on your side) More items