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A Patient Who Underwent a Right Cemented Total Hip Arthroplasty

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A patient who underwent a right cemented total hip arthroplasty through a posterolateral conventional incision 3 to 4 weeks ago is permitted to do each of the following except:


A) Flexion of the operated hip to 80° or 90°.
B) Pivot to the right while bearing weight on the operated lower extremity.
C) Ambulation with crutches or a walker, bearing weight on the operated lower extremity as tolerated.
D) Active abduction of the operated hip while standing on the sound lower extremity.

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