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joint replacement
performed when there is permanent damage to a joint or functional deterioration of the joint
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contraindications of joint replacement
active infection in the body, tumor in a joint, Osteoporosis in the area, patient has another severe disease
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primary arthoplasty
first joint replacement surgery
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revision arthoplasty
surgery in order to fixed a replaced joint
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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
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total hip arthoplasty
complete hip replacement. motion is transplant against transplant
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hemi hip arthoplasty
partial hip replacement. the acetabulum is left intact and so motion is transplant on bone. this isn’t as good
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the things you can’t do after hip replacement
bend more than 90 degrees, cross legs or ankles, turn leg inwards
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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
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steps of recovery from hip replacement
not allowed to walk, toe touches, then partial weight bearing on the leg, full weight bearing
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total knee replacement
replacement of the top portion of the tibia and femur and placement of a plastic spacer in between