22. What is the weight-bearing program after a total hip prosthesis?

Almost full weight bearing is allowed after every total hip prosthesis. (1 or 2 days postoperative) Normally this makes no difference if a primary “cemented”, “uncemented” prosthesis, or a revision procedure has been done. MY RULE IS: - Or a prosthesis is immediately stable and full weight bearing is allowed - Or the prosthesis is NOT initially stable and full weight bearing will NEVER be allowed. This means that it is rare (some revision cases) that only partially or non-weight bearing will be prescribed (to protect bonegrafts).

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