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Patient Guide: Total Hip Replacement Precautions and Helpful Hints

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Standing

-Wear sturdy, non-skid shoes;
-Use a walker;
-Slide surgical leg out in front prior to standing;
-Push up from the arms of the chair or surface you are seated on. Gain balance before reaching for walker;
-Do no pull up on the walker when rising as it could tip;
-Do not pivot on surgical leg. Avoid internal rotation on posterior lateral hips, and external rotation on anterior lateral hips by picking up feet and taking small steps.
-Do not bend over to pick up something. Use a reacher instead.

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