Total Joint Replacement — Total Hip Arthroplasty (Anterior Approach)

Sanford Health

Weight-Bearing

Per physician orders (communicate with MD regarding WB status)

Key Restrictions

Dislocation precautions x 6-12 wks: no forceful hip ext or ER past neutral; limit hip ext per MD; full ROM expected at 10-12 wks

Timeline & Phases

5 phases: Phase I (pre-op), Phase II (0-3 days inpatient), Phase III (0-4 wks), Phase IV (4-10 wks), Phase V (10+ wks); 12-20 total visits expected

Notes

System-level guideline, not surgeon-specific; criterion-based progression; two-track HEP based on OP PT availability; includes pre-op education phase; outcome tools: FOTO, WOMAC, HOOS JR, 30s chair stand, gait speed, TUG, 6MWT, Berg

Published

Revised August 2023