RESTRICTIONS
TO PREVENT DISLOCATION
For at least 2 months after your operation
(These precautions apply to the OPERATION side of your
body |
| SAFE |
|
DANGER |
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You
must not flex
the leg above the
hip at anytime. |
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| FOR
EXAMPLE: |
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When
sitting, keep
knees below hips.
Do not lean forward! |
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When
stooping,
bend one knee,
keep "New Joint Leg" back.
Never squat! |
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When
reclining with
both legs straight,
lean back on hands.
Never lean forward! |
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On to the Next Section of
the Manual:
Home Exercises For the First 8 Weeks After Surgery
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