TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY: PERFORMING POSTOPERATIVE CARE OF THE PATIENT UNDERGOING

Course overview

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is the surgical replacement of a damaged and/or malformed ball (i.e., the femur head) and socket (i.e., the acetabulum) of the hip joint. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of postoperative care for patients undergoing THA, including interventions to prevent and manage postsurgical pain and potential complications, and to aid in caring for the patient following THA. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.