What advice is given to a patient who has undergone a total hip replacement (THR)?
A)Avoid crossing the legs
B)Avoid turning the foot inward
C)Avoid low chairs
D)Avoid bringing the knee close to the chest
E)All of the above

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All of the above.
The most common complication following a THR is dislocation of the prosthetic implants. So care must be taken to avoid certain postures and movements during the first few months after surgery. Crossing the legs, turning foot inward, bringing the knee close to chest, sitting in the low chair will create rotational movements of implants which will lead to dislocation , therefore all of these movements should be avoided.

What Advice Is Given to a Patient Who Has Undergone