Early unrestricted vs. partial weight bearing after uncemented total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The choice of postoperative weight bearing protocol after uncemented total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains controversial. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of immediate unrestricted weight bearing (UWB) compared with partial weight bearing (PWB) in patients undergoing uncemented THA.

Methods

Relevant articles were retrieved from electronic databases. Both randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs were included but analyzed separately. All functional and clinical outcomes with at least 2 independent study outcomes were meta-analyzed.

Results

A total of 17 studies were investigated. No adverse effect was found regarding micromotion of the femoral stem with immediate UWB following uncemented THA. There was also no correlation be

SUBMITTER: Huang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10684916 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature