1College of Physiotherapy Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab
2Assoc Prof., College of Nursing, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Both Affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab
Online published on 20 November, 2014.
Objective: Functional outcome before and after total hip arthroplasty
Introduction: In osteoarthritis of the hip joint, there is a softening and fibrillation of the articular cartilage. Cyst formation and sclerosis occurs in the underlying bone. Joint stiffness may be a result of synovial hypertrophy and capsular fibrosis. Arthroplasty is an operation to restore pain free motion to a joint and function of muscles, ligaments and others soft tissue structures that control the joint.
Design: Experimental Design.
Methodology: Research was conducted in Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana.20 patients aged above 55 were recruited by personal invitation or voluntary consent. WOMAC Score was used as diagnostic tool. For analysis WOMAC Score was taken pre op and every week post op for 4 weeks.
Result: From the data analysis we find that WOMAC score which included pain, stiffness and difficulty with physical functions. Increased from 18.6% on pre op day when strengthening exercises were taught to 93.1% at week 4 when the patient came for follow up after doing regular strengthening exercises at home. WOMAC score pre op. We conclude that there was severe pain, stiffness and difficulty in performing daily activities.
Conclusion: There were significant improvements in physical function, Pain and stiffness after the targeted exercise program.
Hip, Pain, Stiffness, Strengthening Exercises, WOMAC Score
