Comparison of a fast track protocol and standard care after hip arthroplasty in the reduction of the length of stay and the early weight-bearing resumption: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To date, hip arthroplasty is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures, with growing worldwide demand. In recent decades, major progress made in terms of surgical technique, biomechanics, and tribology knowledge has contributed to improve the medical and functional management of the patient. This study aims to assess if the application of a fast track protocol, consisting of a preoperative educational intervention, adequate postoperative pain control, and intensive rehabilitation intervention, reduces the length of stay (LOS) and allows the early functional recovery compared to standard clinical practice for patients undergoing hip arthroplasty.

Methods

The study population consists of 90 patients with primary arthrosis of the hip with an anterior ind

SUBMITTER: Rocchi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8130396 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature