Little Giraffe Center, Inc.

06/04/2026

05/31/2026

HAPPY "21st" BIRTHDAY DAVID for the second time to one of our favorite patient.

05/31/2026

HAPPY 24TH BIRTHDAY to one of our favorite patient....... GEORGE!!

05/30/2026

MANUAL LUMBER TRACTION
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​The gait belt is used to provide a steady, continuous pulling or distraction force on the pelvis to decompress your lumbar spine. This reduces axial compression and opens up the joint space so you can move with less nerve irritation or disc pressure.

05/22/2026

Dr. Creami on vacation mode!

05/17/2026

ANTERIOR TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT PRECAUTIONS

Anterior total hip replacement precautions prevent the artificial joint from dislocating while surrounding tissues heal. Because the anterior approach spares muscle and tendon cutting, precautions are generally less restrictive than traditional hip surgery, but typically include avoiding hip extension past neutral, external rotation, and crossing legs.

CRITICAL MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS

To protect the new joint, especially during the first 6 weeks of recovery, you should avoid the following movements:
1. No hip extension: Do not step backward with the surgical leg or allow the leg to swing or stretch behind your body.
2. No external rotation: Do not point your toes outward or roll your leg and foot outward.No crossing legs:
3. Do not cross your legs or ankles while sitting, standing, or lying down.No bridging or hyperextension:
4. Do not lift your hips up off the bed while lying on your back (avoid "bridging").

Disclaimer: Always follow the specific, customized post-operative guidelines provided by your orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist, as protocols can vary by patient and physician.

05/11/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESS (THE BEST ASSISTANT)

Thank you for all your hard work.