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Total Joint Replacement — Total Hip Arthroplasty (Anterior Approach)

Dr. Garrett Kerns DO (UP Health System Marquette) · Dr. Garrett Kerns

Weight-Bearing
WBAT
Key Restrictions
No lunges x 6 wks; no supine SLR x 6 wks; no weight machines x 3 months; no treadmill x 6 wks; no cuff weights >2 lbs x 6 wks
Timeline & Phases
Not phased; 4-6 week goals; PT 1x/wk for 4-6 wks
Notes
Protocol content identical to Dr. Stanfield (Tri-Cities Joint Surgeon); document still references 'Dr. Stanfield' in Special Considerations section
Surgeon / Author
Dr. Garrett Kerns
View Original Protocol → Opens the source document on drgarrettkerns.com

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