Anterior Total Hip Replacement

Surgical insertion of metal and plastic artificial joint in which the incision is made in the front or side of the hip. Few or no muscles are cut; recovery is brief and nearly complete. In a fair number of cases, final recovery has a greater range of motion than before surgery. After 3 months a cautious re-beginning of yoga is almost always fine. If there is doubt, contact the orthopedic surgeon. The poses to avoid are those that abduct and extend the leg. Upavista Konasana, Baddha Konasana, and Virabhadrasana I, II and III are contraindicated for longer, but may be cautiously approached after 6 months.