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!