Clinical Reference Only: Protocols are cataloged from third-party sources and provided for reference only. Treating clinicians must verify current accuracy and follow the operative report and surgeon's specific instructions.

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

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey 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

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