Total Hip Replacement, Part 1: Initial Assessment in Acute Care
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Just 48 hours post total hip replacement (THR), the therapist begins the treatment session by assessing the patient’s level of pain. The therapist also checks the dressing on the surgical site, takes the patient’s blood pressure and asks questions in
Just 48 hours post total hip replacement (THR), the therapist begins the treatment session by assessing the patient’s level of pain. The therapist also checks the dressing on the surgical site, takes the patient’s blood pressure and asks questions in
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Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Beginning Ambulation and Sidestepping
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The PT changes the environment to facilitate weight shift over the weak lower extremity and initiate side-stepping with this 71 year-old patient. The session ends with Mrs. Torres in the wheelchair and talking to the PT about her fears.
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Hip Fracture Part 2: Ambulating to Commode
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Ambulating with a walker, due to a recent femur fracture, this 79-year-old woman practices using a commode to transfer on and off the toilet. Her therapist supervises and teaches safety awareness.
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Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Lower Extremity Strengthening in Sitting
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The PT begins his treatment session by asking the patient about pain, 5 weeks post open reduction and internal fixation surgery. The treatment session includes strengthening of the lower extremity while sitting in the wheelchair.
