Shortened, Not Simplified
TKA and TKR, procedure involves removal of damaged cartilage and bone, followed by reshaping bony surfaces to fit prosthesis/artificial joint.
What is total knee arthroplasty?
or
What is total knee replacement?
Foramen, lumbar, thoracic
What is the spine?
0% - the leg must not support any weight at all; in fact it shouldn't even touch the floor!
What is non-weight-bearing (NWB)?
Stand smart, sit smart, and lift smart follow surgery to this skeletal structure of the body.
What is the spine?
Patient complains of radiculopathy
What is a back pain?
THA and THR, removing the entire joint and replacing it with an artificial joint made of different materials
What is total hip arthroplasty?
or
What is total hip replacement?
Illium, ischium, acetabulum
What is the pelvis?
100% - the least restrictive level as the affected leg can now carry max body weight
What is full weight-bearing (FWB)?
No extension and no external rotation
What are anterior hip precautions?
Client requires traction
What is a pelvic fracture?
An ORIF is often used to repair a hip fracture
What is open reduction internal fixation?
Femoral head, greater trochanter, articular capsule
What is the hip joint?
1%-50% - a small amount of weight may be supported by the operated leg, starting low and gradually increasing; per surgeon's orders of course
What is partial weight-bearing (PWB)?
This region of the body has the least post-surgery precautions; in fact, clients should be encouraged to flex and extend this joint
What is the knee?
Client diagnosed with osteoarthritis.
What is cartilage deterioration?
The use of a CPM device was formerly standard protocol for moving the knee joint after surgery but has little supporting evidence to indicate clients benefit from it
What is continuous passive motion?
Patella, meniscus, transverse ligament
What is the knee joint?
50-100% - clients can choose the amount of weight they put on their affected leg with this restriction level
What is weight-bearing as tolerated (WBAT)?
No flexion greater than 90 degrees, no internal rotation, no adduction beyond neutral
What are posterior hip precautions?
Client complains of post-traumatic arthritis.
What is instability and joint "wear-and-tear" caused by injury?
TDWB and TTWB, it helps to have the client think of an egg laying on the floor under their foot.
What is touch-down weight-bearing?
or
What is toe-touch weight-bearing?
What is orthopedics?
The member of a care team who determines the client's weight-bearing status.
Who is the surgeon?
Clients who have fractured this region of the body will require education on adaptive equipment and techniques and the importance of following weight-bearing precautions.
What is the pelvis?
Client reports utilizing compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
What is a post-surgical complication?