According to the posterior surgical approach, there are two main goals for maintaining
proper alignment of S.P.'s operative leg. What are they, and how are they achieved?
What will be an ideal response?
• Extremes of internal rotation must be avoided. Abduction of the hip should be maintained by
using pillows or an abduction pillow splint between S.P.'s legs. Pillows are also placed bilaterally
under calves. It is important to prevent adduction of the hip.
• Extreme flexion of the hip is avoided by elevating the head of bed (HOB) no more than 45 degrees
on the first postoperative night until after the PT evaluation. The HOB can be elevated to 60
degrees after the patient gets out of bed the next morning.
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