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Stanford University

Hip Replacement: A Patient Guide

Stanford University via YouTube

Overview

This course aims to provide patients, their families, and loved ones with the necessary information before, during, and after hip replacement surgery. The course covers preoperative exercises, what to bring to the hospital, daily activities during the hospital stay, pain control, and post-discharge care. The teaching method includes instructional videos and guidelines. This course is intended for individuals preparing for or recovering from hip replacement surgery.

Syllabus

Intro
PREPARING THE HOME
PREOPERATIVE EXERCISES
ANKLE PUMPS
ANKLE ROTATIONS
GLUTEAL CONTRACTIONS
QUADRICEPS SETS
HEEL SLIDES
ABDOMINAL EXERCISES
ARM EXERCISES
ARMCHAIR PUSH-UPS
ELBOW FLEXION
WHAT TO BRING TO THE HOSPITAL
DAY OF ADMISSION
FOLLOWING SURGERY
THE JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTER AND STAFF
SAFETY
Hospital Care Response Hotline Dial 232
DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE UNIT
YOUR TIME ON OUR UNIT
PAIN CONTROL
POST DISCHARGE
sudden onset of chest pain
INFORMATION FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS

Taught by

Stanford Health Care

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