Abstract
We assessed primary hip arthroplasty patients younger than 50 years in terms of activity
and function. We hypothesized that young patients are more active than previously
thought. Physician activity recommendations were compared with patient-reported participation
levels in activities. Sixty-one patients (65.3%) were reached by telephone. Average
age was 43.18 years; body mass index, 29.46. “Recommended activities” increased by
33%. High-Activity Arthroplasty Score and University of California at Los Angeles
scores were 11.69 and 6.87, respectively. Patients were 98% satisfied with their postoperative
function, and 95% would redo the procedure. Activities stopped due to fear of injury
(29%), physician recommendation (26%), hip pain (14%), early fatigue (17%), and decreased
interest (14%). The average period to postoperative survey administration was 30.06
months (range, 10-81 months). Postoperative recommendations for the young total hip
arthroplasty patient should be a balance between joint prosthesis preservation and
regular activity participation.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: April 19, 2012
Accepted:
February 2,
2012
Received:
June 16,
2011
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The Conflict of Interest statement associated with this article can be found at doi:10.1016/j.arth.2012.02.001.
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