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Sporting and physical activity following hip resurfacing
Noel E Fisher1, Vijay V Killampalli, Rakesh K Kundra
1Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Alexander Hospital, Woodrow Drive, Redditch, B98 7UB, UK. noelfisher@hotmail.com
Hip resurfacing allows patients to remain highly active, with 87% participating in sports post-surgery. This procedure significantly improves activity levels and hip function, assessed using UCLA activity and Oxford hip scores.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Sports medicine
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Hip resurfacing is an alternative to total hip replacement.
- Assessing post-operative activity levels is crucial for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate sporting and physical activity levels in patients after hip resurfacing.
- To compare pre- and post-operative activity using standardized scores.
Main Methods:
- Study included 117 patients who underwent hip resurfacing (2003-2008).
- University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) activity and Oxford hip scores (OHS) were utilized.
- Pre- and post-operative sporting and physical activities were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in UCLA scores (4.4 to 6.8, p<0.05) and OHS (43.4 to 17.7).
- 87% of patients resumed sporting activities post-surgery.
- Mean patient age was 54 years with a 30-month follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Hip resurfacing enables patients to maintain a high level of physical activity.
- The procedure leads to substantial improvements in hip function and activity.
- Hip resurfacing is a viable option for active individuals requiring hip intervention.
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