Going through the experience of having a total joint replacement surgery can
be exciting, but confusing time for you and your family. At St. Rita's Total
Joint Replacement Program, we want to help make your experience a positive
and successful one. Since we use a team approach in delivering care, team members
may use medical terms that are unfamiliar to you and your family members. Below
is a list of terms you may hear during your hospital stay or during the course
of your treatment. If at any time, you have questions, please ask one of our
team members for an explanation.
Orthopedic cement is used to hold total joint replacement components in place.
Cement is not used.
Some activities and movements
are limited to avoid putting too much strain on the new hip joint. This prevents
the "ball" from slipping out of the socket.
Your physician will order the type of activity best for you. |
No weight can be put on the operative leg.
Patient may touch their toes to touch the floor for balance or about 25% of
normal weight on the operative leg.
Patient may use partial-weight bearing or about 50% of normal weight on the
operative leg.
Patient may put as much weight on the operative leg as feels comfortable.
Patient may place 100% of normal weight on the operative leg.
