y and Dan..great discussion

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y, I agree. Hip flexion with external rotation should be ok as

I look at it. But nobody ever says it is. My OS is doing a

posterior incision therefore cutting through the capsule while

flexing adducting and internally rotating my hip. (I pale at the

thought). He has told me to avoid extremes of these motions as a way

of life. He has also told me that I will be able to sit indian

style on the floor, my favored position while playing with my

grandchildren.

My daughter who is also a P.T. was taught that as long as you can

see your heel you are safe.

At " joint camp " at the hospital..kind of a pre-op inservice, the

therapists said no hip flexion past 90, no crossing legs even at the

ankles and no rotation internal or external.

I find myself collecting all these do's and don'ts and find many

inconsistant rules.

My background is with people with spinal cord injuries. Maybe

treated 3 hip replacements in 36 years. No expert here.

Maida