The following is a list of precautions to keep you from dislocating your hip. Dislocating means to move a body part out of its usual position. During your stay at the hospital, your therapists and nurses will help remind you of your specific hip precautions.or a total hip replacement: n Place a firm pillow or cushion on the seat to raise the height. n Maintain your hip precautions. For a total knee replacement: n You may bend your knee to get in the car.The following pictures show a person getting in the back seat of a car.
Latvia becomes 18th state to join the eurozone. Read more about sharing. Latvia has begun the new year by joining the eurozone, becoming the 18th member of the group of EU states which uses the euro as its currency. The former Soviet republic on the Baltic Sea recently emerged from the financial crisis to become the EU's fastest-growing economy.
Click on above map to view higher resolution image. Latvia geography information. The Republic of Latvia is in Eastern Europe and is bordered by the Baltic Sea, Estonia, Russia, Belarus and Lithuania. Latvia's longest rivers are the Daugava and the Gauja.The country's terrain is mostly flat.Gaizinkalns (312 m above sea level) near Cesvaine is Latvia's highest point. Riga is the capital city and main port. Daugavpils is Latvia's second largest city.atvia's longest rivers are the Daugava and the Gauja. The country's terrain is mostly flat. Gaizinkalns (312 m above sea level) near Cesvaine is Latvia's highest point. Riga is the capital city and main port. Daugavpils is Latvia's second largest city.