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Total Hip Replacement — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

No flexion > 90° hip
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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Reduction of Risk Potential 🔖 Free to read, print, and share
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Total Hip Replacement on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Quick Tip

With the posterior approach, key precautions are no hip flexion beyond 90 degrees, no adduction past midline, and no internal rotation.

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