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Use of a prone transfer technique in patients with severe hip-flexion restrictions: a report of 3 cases.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12808549     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We report 3 cases in which the prone transfer technique improved the functional status of patients with postoperative restriction of hip flexion. All 3 patients, who had undergone a different type of surgery, were unable to get out of bed without a tilt table, and therefore could not be discharged home. The prone transfer technique enables patients to move from a lying to a standing position with or without the use of a flat board. All 3 patients were discharged home when they could perform this transfer without assistance. It required 10 to 18 sessions of therapy training, which took place in 5 to 9 days. With advancements in surgical techniques, postoperative joint-motion restriction may be seen more frequently in community settings. Prone transfer may provide a low-cost, low-technologic way to mobilize patients with hip-flexion restriction.
Authors:
Ying Guo; Bilal F Shanti; Shaun D Lehmann; Eduardo Bruera
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation     Volume:  84     ISSN:  0003-9993     ISO Abbreviation:  Arch Phys Med Rehabil     Publication Date:  2003 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-06-16     Completed Date:  2003-07-08     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985158R     Medline TA:  Arch Phys Med Rehabil     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  912-4     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030, USA. yguo@mdanderson.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Female
Hip / physiopathology
Hip Contracture / rehabilitation*
Hip Joint / pathology*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Movement / physiology
Prone Position*
Transportation of Patients / methods*

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