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Arthroplasties
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Total Joint Arthroplasty | Surgical replacement of joint components with metal or plastic prosthetics |
| Total Hip Arthroplasty | Replacement of the acetabular cup femoral head and femoral stem |
| Total Knee Arthroplasty | Replacement of the distal femur tibial plate and patellar button |
| Hip Dislocation Precautions | Avoid hip flexion over 90 degrees no crossing legs use abduction pillow |
| Hip Precautions Sitting | Use raised toilet seat and straight chairs with arms avoid low chairs |
| Knee Flexion Prevention | Avoid pillows behind knee use pillow under calf for extension |
| CPM Machine | Continuous passive motion device promotes knee motion and circulation |
| VTE Prophylaxis | Post-op anticoagulants sequential compression devices early ambulation |
| Neurovascular Post-Op | Assess surgical extremity movement sensation color pulse capillary refill |
| Pre-op Skin Prep | Scrub surgical site with antiseptic soap night before and morning of surgery |