A 68-year-old female comes to physical therapy with complain…
A 68-year-old female comes to physical therapy with complaints of increasing stiffness and discomfort in her right hip over the past several months. She denies recent injury or trauma. She reports difficulty walking, especially when trying to turn, and has trouble crossing her right leg over the left while getting dressed. She also notes some pain when standing after sitting for a long time. On examination: Right hip passive range of motion reveals greatest loss in medial (internal) rotation, followed by flexion, and abduction. Extension and lateral (external) rotation are mildly limited, and adduction is relatively preserved. Strength is 4/5 in right hip flexors and abductors. No swelling or redness is observed. Special tests for labral tear and impingement are negative. Based on the examination findings, what is the most likely cause of this patient’s motion loss?
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The physical therapist has received an order to treat a patient who had a total knee replacement 2 days ago. The incision over the anterior knee was closed with staples and has a gauze dressing secured over it. There is no drainage from the incision. The nurse informs the physical therapist that the incision is red, warm, and swollen. The wound is in the ___________________ stage of healing.
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