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Quality of Life Following Hemiarthroplasty in the Elderly
Muhammad Musa Chiroma1, Muhammed Nuhu Salihu2, Francis Olusoji Awonusi3
1Neurospine Unit, National Orthopedic Hospital, Dala, Kano, Nigeria.
Background:
Fracture neck of femur in the elderly population, are common and often a devastating condition leading to morbidity and sometimes even mortality if not treated or appropriately addressed. The optimal treatment has been a subject of debate. Arthroplasty or surgical fixation gives good outcome among others. Health related quality of life is a useful tool in assessing the outcome of hemiarthroplasty. This study compared the quality of life of elderly patient before and after hemiarthroplasty using EQ-5D and EQ-VAS health questionnaire as a tool.
Methodology:
This was a prospective descriptive study done over 18 months on elderly people with fracture neck of femur who had hemiarthroplasty at the national orthopedic hospital, Dala, Kano, Nigeria. This study was designed to measure the outcome of hemiarthroplasty using health related quality of life with EQ-5D and EQ-VAS health questionnaire as a tool.
Result:
There was a significant change in the quality-of-life indices observed during the pre-operative period and six months after surgery (P<0.05). This significant change was seen using both the EQ-5D descriptive system and the EQ-VAS.
Conclusion:
Hemiarthroplasty improves the health-related quality of life among elderly patients with fracture neck of femur. The EQ-5D and EQ-VAS health questionnaire are a valuable tool in assessing the health related Qol following hemiarthroplasty.
