Bhavesh Bhalala¹* and Purvish Dholakia²

¹Head Physiotherapist-Mahaveer Physiotherapy Clinic, Vasai Road (West), Mumbai, India
²Assistant Physiotherapist-Mahaveer Physiotherapy Clinic, Vasai Road (West), Mumbai, India

*Corresponding Author: Bhavesh Bhalala, Head Physiotherapist-Mahaveer Physiotherapy Clinic, Vasai Road (West), Mumbai, India.

Received: June 06, 2024; Published: July 31, 2024

Abstract

A 25-year-old male patient came to the clinic on 8^th day post-surgery for his Physiotherapy Rehabilitation. He was operated with bilateral DAA (Direct Anterior Approach) for THR (Total Hip Replacement) on 19/04/2024. He had complaints of Pain and Swelling in and around the operated area, Mild Limp in both legs, restricted movements of both hip and knee. The complaints of left lower extremity were more than Right lower extremity. He had pre-operative history of bilateral Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of Femur - Grade III on right side and Grade II/III on his left side.

 Keywords: Post-operative; Physiotherapy; Rehabilitation; DAA for THR; DAA for THR; AVN

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Citation

Citation: Bhavesh Bhalala and Purvish Dholakia. “Post-Operative Physiotherapy Rehabilitation of Bilateral Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) - Total Hip Replacement (THR): A Case Report".Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 7.8 (2024): 33-38.

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