The effectiveness of inpatient rehabilitation after uncomplicated total hip arthroplasty: a propensity score matched cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inpatient rehabilitation is an expensive option following total hip arthroplasty (THA). We aimed to determine if THA patients who receive inpatient rehabilitation report better hip and quality of life scores post-surgery compared to those discharged directly home.

Methods

Prospective, propensity score matched cohort involving 12 private hospitals across five Australian States. Patients undergoing THA secondary to osteoarthritis were included. Those receiving inpatient rehabilitation for reasons other than choice or who experienced significant health events within 90-days post-surgery were excluded. Comparisons were made between those who did and did not receive inpatient rehabilitation for patient-reported hip pain and function (Oxford Hip Score, OHS) and 'today'

SUBMITTER: Naylor JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6052669 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature