TillyC

With the minimally invasive method there are 2 inscisions - one in the groin for the femoral component and the other is in a more traditional position over the hip for the acetabular bit. For all the info on this put "NILNAV Hip System" into google. All the best from Australia, Tillyc

We will turn them as soon as necessary if their skin condition etc requires strict PAC. Remember that a cemented hip is as secure as it ever will be so careful turning within the limits imposed by pain is OK. As they are out of bed on day 1 or 2 post op it does not pose too much of a problem. I have been playing this game for too long and have never seen a sciatic nerve palsy from positioning in a THR patient. Did you know that in some places the patient will be rolled onto the operative side - the theory is that the limb is splinted by the mattress Hooroo for mow.