Download Hip Arthroplasty

Total Hip Arthroplasty
 Hip joint anatomy
 What is THA
 Indications for THA
 Characteristics/Clinical presentation of
indications
 Diagnostic Fx
 Radiological Fx
 Surgical procedures
 Contraindications
 Post op.characteristics/ Clinical presentation
 Complications
 Post op. physical therapy Ex
 Physicaltherapy Mx
 Principles of rehabilitation
 Mx protocols of THA (APTA)
 Modalities supported by research
 DON'TS and DO’S
 Post op. precautions
 Long term followup
General anatomical overview
An invasive surgical procedure that is
used to remove a diseased hip joint
(most commonly due to
osteoarthritis) and replace it with an
artificial joint or prosthesis.
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Disabling pain secondary to severe osteoarthritis
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Inflammatory arthropathy
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Avascular necrosis
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Ankylosis secondary to prior infection or surgery
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Trauma such as a fall – most commonly post menopausal women
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Juvenile rheumatic arthritis
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Benign/malignant tumors around the hip joint, and hip fractures.
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complications with the internal fixation of a fracture to the femoral
neck- if articular cartilage in the acetabulum is lost or when
endoprosthesis have failed in acute fractures
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Hip fracture:
Often unable to walk, complains of vague pain in the knee, thigh,
groin, back or buttock and difficulty of weight bearing.
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Osteoarthritis:
Crepitations are sensible or audible when the hip is moved, all
the inflammatory signs.
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Rheumatoid arthritis:
Range of all hip movements is impaired, movement is painful,
pain and stiffness when the activity is resumed after resting.
Redness, joint effusion.
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No specific diagnosis.
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Differentiate from referred pian from the spine or pelvis.
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Most helpful ways to diagnose if the patient really needs a THR MRI, X-Ray and physical Ex specific to the particular condition.
Osteoporotic bones
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Anterior, lateral and posterior approach.
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The articulating couples (head and cup) used by surgeons are made of
metal-on-polyethylene (PE), ceramic-on-PE, metal-on-metal and
ceramic-on-ceramic
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Important components of prosthesis are friction-coefficient, survival,
stability against dislocation and fixation in bone tissue.
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Osteonecrosis due to erosion of the two components rubbing against each
other
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Active local or systemic infection.
1) Medical complications
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Delayed wound healing or wound dehiscence
Renal and urinary complications.
Cardiovascular complications, VTE including DVT and pulmonary embolism(PE).
Myocardial infarction, or bleeding.
Pneumonia and other respiratory complications.
Blood loss requiring transfusion.
Allergic reaction to medications.
2) Specific complications
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Infection
Fracture of the femur or pelvis
Damage to the nerve / blood vessels
DVT
Wound irritation
Leg length discrepancy
Wear- more active the sooner the wear
Failure to relieve pain
Pressure sores
Limp due to muscle weakness/ fearful gait
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Muscular atrophy and loss of muscle strength, particularly in the gluteus
medius muscle and ipsilateral quadriceps
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There is a major risk associated with joint instability and prosthetic
loosening.
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Gait dysfunction may persist for many months after joint replacement.
Muscle strength volume and pressure sores (and
other 2ry complications).
ROM and circulatory status of the injured and the
healthy limb.
General physical and psychological status of the
patient- explaining procedure and monitoring after
surgery as well as how to use the crutches will
reduce anxiety and help build up confidence.
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Considered according to the surgical approach and the state of
the patient.
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Patient desires to gain physical fitness or wishes to recover for
recreational activity
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Posterior approach- precautions should be taken against
dislocation when exercises combining flexion, endorotation and
adduction are given.
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Anterior approach- combination of extension, exorotation and
abduction (probability of dislocation is less great than for the posterior
approach)
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Assessment
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Reduce pain
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Reduce swelling
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Increases range of movement
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Improve muscle strength
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Aid proprioception
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Mobilize patient
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Prevent complications
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Educate patient and family
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Post operative assessment – subjective and objective
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Check operation notes and post operative instructions
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Observations - HR, BP, Drainage, Temperature
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Analgesia – useful to use 0-10 scale for pain assessment
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Physical observation of pain, range of movement and muscle
strength
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Respiration and circulation
Acute phase (1-4 days)
 Educate on dislocation precautions
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Increase independence with function
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Prevent or reduce post operative impairments.
Treatment occurs bedside, Evaluation, dangle, stand or ambulate as
tolerated, Bedside exercises, THA precautions instructed (APTA)
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Static contraction of the M. Quadriceps in order to have a muscular
and circulatory effect.
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Flexion/extension/rotation of feet and toes to prevent edema.
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Education of muscular relaxation.
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Upper limb exercises to stimulate the cardiac function.
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Maintenance of the non-operated leg: attention should be paid to the
range of motion in order to preserve controlled mobilization on the
operated hip.
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Bed exercise following total hip replacement is important prevent
edema, improve cardiac function, etc…
Treatment occurs bedside, Transfer training, Progress ambulation
distance as tolerated with walker, Review exercises and
precautions, High chair sitting and bathroom privileges. (APTA)
Continue transfer training, Attempt gait progression to cane or
crutches and stair training, Treatment session in PT gym,
Progression of exercise program, Review Precautions, High chair
sitting and bathroom privileges. (APTA)
Continue transfer training, Continue gait progression and stairs,
Treatment session in PT gym, Review home exercise program and ADL
technique, Discharge if appropriate. (APTA)
Active/passive mobilizations to gain ROM
 Progressive resistance exercises
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Progressive weight bearing exercises according to tolerance
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Equilibrium exercises including walking with crutches/2 canes/1
cane.
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Early exercises including full weight bearing exercises have shown
different positive effects on the recovery of patients after THA
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Amount of activity is linked to the general state of the patient.
Motion Phase (week 1-6)
 This phase includes therapeutic exercise and modalities as needed.
Goals of this phase include:
 Muscle strengthening of the hip girdle of the operative extremity
 Proprioceptive training to improve body awareness for functional training
 Endurance to increase cardiovascular fitness
 Gait training; discontinue assistive device approx. 4-6 weeks when there
are no signs of an antalgic gait, or trendelenburg sign.
 Increase ROM
 Increase Strength
 Return to functional activities
Therapeutic Exercises:
Weeks 1-4
 AA/A/ PROM for all hip motions
 Isometric quadriceps,
hamstrings, and gluteal
exercises
 Heel slides
 Balance training : weight
shifting activities and closed
kinetic chain activites
 Gait training
 Stationary bike, weeks 3-4 as
advised by MD
Weeks 4-6
 Continue above exercises
 Front and lateral step up and
down
 4 way straight leg raise; if not
contraindicated by precautions
 ¼ lunge
 Sit to stand exercises
 Pushing and pulling exercises
 Aquatic program
Criteria for progression:
 AROM 0-110 degrees
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Voluntary quadriceps control
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Independent ambulation of 800ft without an assistive device,
antalgia, or deviations
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Minimal complaints of pain and inflammation
Intermediate Phase (week 7-12)
Goals for this phase include:
 Good Strength for all lower extremity musculature
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Return to most functional activity and participation in light
recreational activities
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Progress exercises in Movement phase by adding resistance and
repititions.
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Assess lower extremity and trunk stability, provide open and
closed chain exercises as necessary to fit the needs of the
individual patient
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Initiate endurance program ( pool or walking)
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Initiate age appropriate balance and proprioception training
Criteria for progression:
 4+/5 MMT on all lower extremity musculature
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Minimal to no complaint of pain and swelling
Advanced strengthening and higher level function stage (week 12-16)
Goals for this phase include:
 Return fully to appropriate recreational activities
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Enhance strength, endurance, and proprioception
Therapeutic Exercises:
 Continue to progress previous exercises
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Increase duration of endurance activities
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Carrying, pushing, pulling activities
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Return to specific recreational activities ( golf, tennis, walking, biking)
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Return to work tasks
Criteria for progression:
 Non-antalgic independent gait
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Independent step over step stair climbing
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Pain free AROM
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4+/5 MMT on all lower extremities
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Independent with home exercise program
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Age appropriate balance and proprioception
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Cryotherapy
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Thermotherapy
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Electrical stimulation
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wear is not a short term problem
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Overweight and overuse are favorable factors for polyethylene
wear, or breakage.
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loosening is not a short term problem
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Overweight and trauma are favorable factors for bone loosening
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Tell your doctor or dentist that you have a prosthetic device so
that in case of infection he gives you adaquate treament with
antibiotics to prevent an infection of the prosthetic joint.
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Do exercises at home. Sports activities are possible
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According to comorbidity, age, range of motion and stability ;
waiting 3 to 6 months after a THA is a current recommended
waiting time for return to sporting
Thank you!