ORTHO
What surgical complications should PTs be aware of in TKAs?
A Deep Vein Thrombosis
What lifting restrictions should the patient be advised of following surgery?
Avoid lifting >15lbs
What bed mobility technique should be taught for spinal surgeries?
Log Rolling
What bed mobility technique should be taught for abdominal surgeries?
Log rolling
What are 2 precautions for an anterior THA?
1. Avoid excessive hip extension 2. Avoid external rotation 3. Avoid hip abduction
What degree of shoulder ROM should be avoided for sternal precautions?
>90 deg FL and ABD, no pushing/pulling/lifting
What degree should the head of the bed be elevated?
30 deg
What 2 methods are used to reduce intra-abdominal pressure?
Log rolling and a abdominal binder
What are 3 precautions of a posterior THA?
1. Avoid hip FL >90 deg 2. Avoid hip IR 3. Avoid hip ADD past midline
What technique should be used if a patient is coughing?
Splinted Coughing
What are the BLT precautions of spinal surgeries?
No Bending, Lifting, or Twisting
What restrictions are there for patients after abdominal surgery?
No lifting/pulling/pushing