Changes in Postural Stability and Balance Confidence in People After Elective Unilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Cohort Study

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common surgery that eases pain, restores functional movement, and improves the overall quality of life in people with severe hip osteoarthritis (OA). Unfortunately, problems with postural stability, commonly known as balance, are still noticed in people even years after the surgery. These postural stability problems typically result in falls. The aim of the proposed study is to investigate how THA surgery affects a person's overall quality of life, both physically and psychologically, in terms of postural stability and balance confidence (self-efficacy) within the first three months after THA for osteoarthritis. This prospective cohort study will focus on people over 60 years old.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 60
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• ≥ 60 years of age, scheduled to receive an elective unilateral THA (DA or DL approach) for OA

• Ambulatory for a minimum of 10 meters with or without a mobility aid but without the assistance of another person

• Able to read, write and speak English

• Able to provide consent

Locations
Other Locations
Canada
London Health Sciences Centre- University Hospital
RECRUITING
London
Contact Information
Primary
Tony I Adebero, MSc.
tony.adebero@lhsc.on.ca
519-685-8500
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-12-27
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-11
Participants
Target number of participants: 80
Treatments
Direct Anterior
This group will consist of people undergoing elective unilateral THA for OA using the Direct Anterior surgical approach
Direct Lateral
This group will consist of people undergoing elective unilateral THA for OA using the Direct Lateral surgical approach
Sponsors
Leads: Western University, Canada

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