I’ve been reading through all the hip replacement articles as well as searching the threads - and I have a question about elevation of the legs
I see in the article the picture shows a patient with wedge or pillows under the calves
How do you achieve this without breaking the 90 degree rule
I’m guessing you can’t swing the legs onto the wedge from the sides as that’s too much twisting for the hip -
I guess I’m a bit confused as I’ve read also about knees having to be lower than hips - this clearly isn’t the case here with the elevation
Is the 90 degrees relating the thighs to the torso ?
You’re probably all rolling your eyes - but if someone can clarify I’d appreciate it
I see in the article the picture shows a patient with wedge or pillows under the calves
How do you achieve this without breaking the 90 degree rule
I’m guessing you can’t swing the legs onto the wedge from the sides as that’s too much twisting for the hip -
I guess I’m a bit confused as I’ve read also about knees having to be lower than hips - this clearly isn’t the case here with the elevation
Is the 90 degrees relating the thighs to the torso ?
You’re probably all rolling your eyes - but if someone can clarify I’d appreciate it