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POST OPERATIVE CARE IN 24
HOURS
THR / TKR
• Position – Head an lateral side, supine
• Limb alignment
➢Knee – extend position & put 1 pillow under the heel. Avoid
compression at the popliteal region, to encourage venous
return
➢Hip – use abduction pillow between the leg
