Total Joint Replacement — Total Hip Arthroplasty (Posterior Approach)

South Shore Orthopedics / South Shore Health

Weight-Bearing

WBAT with crutches or walker unless otherwise ordered; AD required x 6 wks minimum

Key Restrictions

No flex >90 deg; no IR; no ADD past midline; no combinations of above motions; sleep with foot of bed flat; never place anything under operated knee; abduction wedge in bed; hip chair for posterior approach

Timeline & Phases

4 phases: Phase 1 (Day 0 - D/C), Phase 2 (D/C - 6 wks), Phase 3 (6-12 wks), Phase 4 (12+ wks); 4-6 month full recovery typical, up to 9-12 months

Notes

Document also covers anterolateral and global precautions; comprehensive patient education; includes wound care, driving guidelines (6 wks R hip, 4 wks L hip), work return timelines; D/C criteria: 70-80% functional level

Published

2019