החלפת מפרקים

joint replacement

performed when there is permanent damage to a joint or functional deterioration of the joint

contraindications of joint replacement

active infection in the body, tumor in a joint, Osteoporosis in the area, patient has another severe disease

primary arthoplasty

first joint replacement surgery

revision arthoplasty

surgery in order to fixed a replaced joint

preparation for joint replacement surgery

strengthening the muscles around the joint, assess risk for VTE, stabalize the back, smoking cessation, treat chronic diseases, session with the anesthesiologist, proper nutrition

total hip arthoplasty

complete hip replacement. motion is transplant against transplant

hemi hip arthoplasty

partial hip replacement. the acetabulum is left intact and so motion is transplant on bone. this isn’t as good

the things you can’t do after hip replacement

bend more than 90 degrees, cross legs or ankles, turn leg inwards

ways to prevent complications

have patient start sitting in chair early, prevent VTE and pressure ulcers, gradually move the patient from the bed to prevent orthostatic hypotension

steps of recovery from hip replacement

not allowed to walk, toe touches, then partial weight bearing on the leg, full weight bearing

total knee replacement

replacement of the top portion of the tibia and femur and placement of a plastic spacer in between

continuous passive motion

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