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Total Joint Replacement — Total Hip Arthroplasty (Anterior Approach)

Massachusetts General Hospital · MGH Sports Medicine

Weight-Bearing
Commonly WBAT; varies per surgeon
Key Restrictions
Approach-specific precautions (see protocol); no torque/twisting; no weights/resistance other than body weight initially
Timeline & Phases
4 phases: Phase I (0-3 days), Phase II (1-6 wks), Phase III (6-12 wks), Phase IV (12-16+ wks)
Notes
Covers anterior, posterior, direct anterior, lateral, and global precautions; includes appendices and references. [Archived copy — original Massachusetts General Hospital URL retired in the Mass General Brigham site migration; Wayback snapshot 2026-02-14.]
Surgeon / Author
MGH Sports Medicine
Published
June 2025
View Original Protocol → Opens the source document on web.archive.org

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