Functional rehabilitation after total hip arthroplasty with uncemented prosthesis

Arthritis is a disease that acts irreversibly on joint surfaces with significant consequences especially in the third quarter of life. About 7% of our population is affected by arthritis localized at a certain level and stage of development, and this percentage is expected to reach a much higher value in future years. Aim: The aim of this study is to propose a rehabilitation program for functional recovery after total hip arthroplasty and a set of recommendations for post surgery period. Material and methods: There were included 13 subjects (10 female and 3 male) aged between 51 and 78 years old, ready for total hip arthroplasty with uncemented prosthesis. The subjects were selected in Orthopaedics and Traumatology department of Military Clinical Emergency Hospital ”Dr. Victor Popescu” Timisoara. The evaluations regarding programs’ efficiency were made using 3 questionnaires (Oxford Hip Score, Harris Hip Score, Outcome Hip Score) and goniometry. The subjects were tested initially before the surgery and 3 times after (at one month, at 3 months and at 6 months). Results: The results showed a remarcable increase for the scores of majority, in both questionnaire and goniometry values. Conclusions: functional rehabilitation exercises proved to be particularly important in regaining independence, control of the prosthetic leg, pain reduction and functional and social reintegration.