Abstract
Background: Total hip replacement (THR) is currently the most successful orthopaedic operation worldwide. This success is, however, dependent on the quality and efficiency of postoperative rehabilitation programs following it. Methods: In a randomized controlled trial (RCT), sixty patients (32 females, 28 males, mean age 68.4 years) undergoing THR for hip arthritis having either a conventional rehabilitation after a normal hospital stay (30 patients) or a fast track rehabilitation program (30 patients) were compared. Results: The mean length of stay in the conventional group was 7.8 (range: 6–11) days compared to 4.5 (range 3–5) days in the fast track group ( p = <0.001). Complications included one dislocation in either group, a case of heart failure and a readmission in the conventional group. As regards functional outcome, patients in the conventional group had a mean Harris Hip Score of 69.3 six weeks and 82 twelve weeks postoperatively in comparison to 79 and 91 in the fast track group respectively. The differences were statistically significant ( p = 0.013 and 0.002 respectively). Conclusion: Fast track rehabilitation after THR allows early patient's mobilization and shorter hospital stay with better functional outcome and without increasing the risk of complications or the readmission rate.
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