Total Joint Replacement — Total Hip Arthroplasty (Posterior Approach)

Ortho Rhode Island

Weight-Bearing

Not explicitly stated; implied WBAT with least restrictive AD

Key Restrictions

Posterior: avoid excessive hip flex when lifting/carrying; avoid sitting in deep chairs (hips above knees); precautions terminated in Phase 4 (6-12 wks)

Timeline & Phases

5 phases: Phase 1 (Day 0-3), Phase 2 (Day 3 - 2 wks), Phase 3 (2-6 wks), Phase 4 (6-12 wks), Phase 5 (12+ wks)

Notes

Document also covers direct anterior (no precautions listed for anterior); notably less restrictive posterior precautions than most protocols; detailed criterion-based progression with MMT, TUG, 30s STS norms; includes return-to-impact criteria (200-250 foot contacts, 90% LSI)

Published

May 2024