Kneeling Position – This position can be used for either a male or female . The female with a new hip lies on her back with her buttocks near the edge of the bed . Feet must be firmly planted on the floor with knees pointing away from the midline of the body . If the male has a new hip , he can assume the position of kneeling in front of his partner . For comfort , he can use pillows under his knees . He must keep his back straight and avoid leaning over his partner to prevent the hip from bending more than 90 degrees .
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Side Lying Positions – This position can be used for either a male or female . In the spoon position , the person with a new hip can lie on either side . For a female with a new hip , pillows can be used to support the upper leg . A male with a new hip can drape his upper leg over his partner .
Other Side Lying Positions – This position can be used for a female with a new hip . With her partner on his side , she can lie on her back and drape both legs over his body , with legs apart to keep the operative leg from crossing the midline of the body . The female can also lie on her back and drape her non-operative upper leg over her partner ’ s body .
Other Side Lying Positions – The partners can also face each other . The person with a new hip can lie on either side . The upper leg can be draped over the partner ’ s legs .
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