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Total Joint Replacement — Total Hip Arthroplasty (Anterior Approach)

Tri-Cities Joint Surgeon · Dr. Jake Stanfield

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
Detailed scar massage guidance (initiate at 3 wks, continue daily x 3 months); do not give shoe/heel lifts; protocol content identical to Dr. Kerns (drgarrettkerns.com)
Surgeon / Author
Dr. Jake Stanfield
View Original Protocol → Opens the source document on tricitiesjointsurgeon.com

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