TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT Ann Goodson, R.N.,MSN,ONC Nurse Coordinator University of Virginia.

TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENTTOTAL HIP REPLACEMENTAnn Goodson, R.N.,MSN,ONC

Nurse Coordinator

University of Virginia

Anatomy of the Hip JointAnatomy of the Hip Joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Major weight-bearing joint

Indications for Total Hip Indications for Total Hip ReplacementReplacement

• Arthritis • Avascular Necrosis• Hip dysplasia

Historical Perspective of Historical Perspective of ImplantsImplants

ImplantsImplants20052005

Preoperative CarePreoperative Care

Planning/PreparationPlanning/Preparation

Intra operative CareIntra operative Care

Post-operative CoursePost-operative Course

• Pain management• Neurovascular • Skin Care • Activity

Possible Complications Possible Complications After Total Hip ReplacementAfter Total Hip Replacement

• Deep Vein Thrombosis • Pulmonary embolism• Incision and wound infection• Joint dislocation

Positions/Activities to AvoidPositions/Activities to Avoid

Precautions after Total Hip Precautions after Total Hip ReplacementReplacement

RehabilitationRehabilitation

Next GenerationNext Generation

• Minimally Invasive• Use of robotics in the

O.R.• GPS guiding systems

THANK-YOU!THANK-YOU!