Total hip replacement
Total hip replacement has been studied in 11 papers since 2017: 8 observational studies in people, 2 reviews. The newest paper, Aug 28, 2024: “Recovery of Muscular Strength Following Total Hip Replacement: A Narrative Review”.
11 papers study it3 findingsUpdated
“Independent of preoperative morbidity, THA leads to similar substantial improvements in quality of life.”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 2 independent labs in 1 country
- Funders: Department of Health and 2 more
- Humans8
- In silico1
What did studies of Total hip replacement find?
2Studies of Total hip replacement measured 2 outcomes; the most studied are physical function (1 study) and quality of life (1).
Physical function
upin humans1
1 study
Physical function
upin humans1
Total hip replacement improves physical function in humans.
“Overall, it appears that THR is associated with improved hip function and quality of life”
Review
Recovery of Muscular Strength Following Total Hip Replacement: A Narrative Review
Cureus
Quality of life
upin humans1
1 study
Quality of life
upin humans1
Total hip replacement improves quality of life in humans.
“Independent of preoperative morbidity, THA leads to similar substantial improvements in quality of life.”
Humansn = 6,682
BMJ open
What is Total hip replacement linked with?
1Studies link Total hip replacement with 1 measure, most often hip fracture (1 study).
Hip fracture
downin humans1
1 study
Hip fracture
downin humans1
Total hip replacement lowers the risk of hip fracture in humans (approximately 18% (20% in women and 11% in men) of the observed decline).
“The increased prevalence of hip prostheses over the period accounted for approximately 18% (20% in women and 11% in men) of the observed decline in hip fracture rates.”
Humans1999 to 201920 years
medRxivPreprint