Patient Education Materials


Basic Total Hip Replacement Precautions

Weight-bearing status:_____________________________

Continue to use the following guidelines until your doctor tells you otherwise.

Avoid bending past 90 degrees.

 Diagram of how to avoid bending past 90 degrees.

Avoid twisting your leg in or out.

Diagram of how to avoid twisting your leg in and out.

Avoid crossing your legs.

Diagram to show you how to avoid crossing your legs.


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