Question

What will prevent hip flexion contracture after AKA?

a) Knee flexion exercises
b) Hip abduction exercises
c) Hip flexion exercises
d) Quadriceps strengthening exercises

Answer 1

Hip flexion exercises will prevent hip flexion contracture after AKA.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer to prevent hip flexion contracture after AKA (above-knee amputation) is c) Hip flexion exercises.

After AKA, hip flexion contracture can occur due to muscle imbalances and tightness. To prevent this, hip flexion exercises are recommended to stretch and strengthen the hip flexor muscles.

Examples of hip flexion exercises include seated knee-to-chest stretches, lying knee hugs, and standing hip flexor stretches.