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1. no abduction pillow w/ THR

   mommynmaddie replied to mommynmaddie's topic in Orthopaedic

   Sounds weird huh? The doctor stated that he thinks the abd pillow is uncomfortable to his patients and that the knee immob serves his purpose without increased discomfort. I am guessing that since they are unable to bend that knee then it is harder...

2. no abduction pillow w/ THR

   mommynmaddie posted a topic in Orthopaedic

   One of our orthopedic doctors does not use abduction pillows with his post op total hip replacement patients. He uses a knee immobilizer on the affected leg. Have any of you experienced this? What are your thoughts on this?