Effects of Lower Limbs Symmetrical Loading on Risk of Fall

Bahçeşehir University

Status

Completed

Conditions

Total Hip Replacement

Treatments

Other: postoperative rehabilitation

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06077825

AcibademHospital

Details and patient eligibility

About

Objective: To assess the impact of total hip arthroplasty (THA) on functional outcomes and fall risk in patients with hip osteoarthritis. The objective was to investigate the effectiveness of physical therapy in postoperative rehabilitation and identify fall risk factors to guide fall prevention strategies after THA.

Methods: A non-randomized, interventional clinical trial was conducted with 30 patients scheduled for THA. Functional outcomes were evaluated using the Harris Hip Score (HHS), 40-meter fast-paced walk test (40mFPWT), 30-Second Chair Test, and Western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Balance and fall risk were assessed using the Single-Leg Standing Test and a posturography device (TETRAX). The Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) was used to measure subjective health status and quality of life. Assessments were performed preoperatively, at 6 weeks postoperatively, and at 3 months postoperatively.

Enrollment

30 patients

Sex

All

Ages

55 to 65 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Clinical and radiographic evidence of unilateral hip osteoarthritis
Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

History of neurologic disorders affecting postural control (e.g., Parkinson disease)
Have other problems that affect balance, such as vertigo
Undergoing revision hip surgery
Osteoarthritis in the other lower extremity joints