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Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Advanced Practice Skills During IADLs
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Observe Mrs. Torres, (post femur fracture with PT) and Sister Dorothy (post total hip replacement with OT) as they work side-by-side outside at a skilled nursing facility.
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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
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Total Hip Replacement, Part 2: Bedside Exercises in Acute Care
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The importance of teaching bedside exercises is evident as the therapist begins instructing the patient. Home exercise protocols and hip precautions are demonstrated with a patient just 48 hours post total hip replacement (THR).
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Total Hip Replacement, Part 3: Preparing to Stand in Acute Care
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The therapist instructs a patient in coming from sit to stand, following a total hip replacement (THR). Hip precautions are explained and the patient’s oxygen saturation levels and pain levels are assessed during bed mobility and changes in position.
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Total Hip Replacement, Part 4: Ambulation in Acute Care
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Just 48 hours after a total hip replacement, the patient begins to ambulate with the assistance of the physical therapist and a front-wheeled walker in the acute care hospital.
