Return to athletic activity after total hip arthroplasty. Consensus guidelines based on a survey of the Hip Society and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
A web-based survey was developed to evaluate joint arthroplasty surgeon's preferences for the return to sporting activities after total hip arthroplasty. This survey listed 30 groups of activities (37 specific sports) and was sent to all members of the Hip Society and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. All surgeons were asked to grade each activity as follows: allow, allow with experience, not allowed, or undecided. Results were computed using a power analysis, Z test, and chi(2) test to determine statistical significance. There were a total of 549 responses giving an overall response rate of 72%, with 93% (92/99) of the Hip Society members and 72% (522/727) of American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons members responding to the survey. Consensus guidelines and postoperative timing for the return to specific activities are presented.
Klein
Gregg R
GR
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey 07652, USA.
Levine
Brett R
BR
Hozack
William J
WJ
Strauss
Eric J
EJ
D'Antonio
James A
JA
Macaulay
William
W
Di Cesare
Paul E
PE
D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012955:Societies, Medical; D013177:Sports; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States