Occupational Activity in Patients 10 Years after Hip Replacement Surgery
Teresa Pop1, Ewelina Czenczek-Lewandowska1, Bogumił Lewandowski1
1Institute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, Poland.
Ortopedia, Traumatologia, Rehabilitacja
|January 20, 2017
Summary
Hip replacement surgery significantly impacts employment, with fewer patients working 10 years post-operation. However, some individuals on disability pensions successfully returned to work after the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Advanced hip osteoarthritis necessitates total joint replacement to restore daily and occupational activities.
- Evaluating long-term employment status after hip replacement is crucial for patient quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the employment status of patients a decade after undergoing hip replacement surgery.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 32 patients, who had hip replacement between 2003-2005, completed questionnaires on employment and health.
- Functional capacity was measured using the Harris 100-point scale.
- Data collected included demographics, prosthesis type, work details, and rehabilitation outcomes.
Main Results:
- Pre-surgery employment was 88%, dropping to 46% at one year and 40% at 10 years post-hip replacement.
- 17% of patients on disability pensions before surgery returned to work afterward.
- High BMI, rural residence, and female gender were linked to job cessation.
Conclusions:
- Hip replacement surgery can alter a patient's employment trajectory.
- Factors like BMI, living environment, and gender influence work status post-surgery.
- While challenging, return to work is possible for some patients after hip arthroplasty.
