Total Hip Replacement Rehabilitation Protocols
3 Total Hip Replacement rehabilitation protocols from 1 institution. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.
Compare by institution
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Associates of Maine — Anterolateral Approach | FWBAT; walker wk 1; cane wk 2 (nonsurgical side); no device by wk 3 | Minimal precautions due to anterolateral approach; limit toe-out and hip extension behind plane of body… |
| Orthopaedic Associates of Maine — Cementless | TDWB first few weeks per physician; increase WB 25%/wk starting 4-8 wks; ambulate without… | TDWB first few weeks; hip precautions 1-12 wks: IR to 0° only, adduction to 0° only, flexion to 90° only; no… |
| Orthopaedic Associates of Maine — Direct Superior Approach | FWBAT; walker wk 1; cane wk 2 (nonsurgical side); no device by wk 3 | No resisted hip external rotation for 4-6 wks; NO standard hip precautions required — Direct Superior… |
All 3 Total Hip Replacement protocols
Total Hip Replacement — Anterolateral Approach
Orthopaedic Associates of Maine
Total Hip Replacement — Cementless
Orthopaedic Associates of Maine
Total Hip Replacement — Direct Superior Approach
Orthopaedic Associates of Maine