Recovery expectations of hip resurfacing compared to total hip arthroplasty: a matched pairs study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Expectations of higher activity levels associated with hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) may be driving better outcomes in this group compared to total hip arthroplasty (THA). Previous studies evaluated patient expectations before consulting with the surgeon, although these expectations were likely unrealistic and would change after the consultation. We compared HRA and THA patient expectations after consultation with the surgeon.

Methods

In a prospective registry setting, patients awaiting HRA were matched to THA patients by age, sex, and a preoperative Lower Extremity Activity Scale score (range 1-18, with 18 indicating levels of highest activity). Patients completed preoperatively a validated 18-item expectations survey. Mean overall expectation scores were fir

SUBMITTER: Ghomrawi HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3227755 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature