Coxarthrosis as a clinical and social problem. Analysis following hip arthroplasty

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine how hip arthroplasty contributed to improvements in the clinical condition and quality of life of patients after the procedure. Materials and Methods: The study included 30 patients who underwent surgery due to hip osteoarthritis at the Department of Endoprostheses of the Healthcare Center Regional Hospital in Busko-Zdroj. The subjective and objective condition of the patients was assessed before and after their arthroplasty procedure. Results: Study patients reported the elimination of pain and showed an increased range of hip mobility. Their physical fitness was considerably improved. Conclusions: 1. Coxarthrosis is a difficult clinical problem. 2. Hip arthroplasty resulted in the elimination of pain or its radical reduction. 3. After the procedure, study patients showed a considerably better level of physical fitness as compared to baseline and were able to walk a longer distance without pain. 4. The patients are happy and satisfied with the effects of hip arthroplasty.