[Functional outcome evaluation after total hip arthroplasty].
BACKGROUND
Total hip arthroplasty improves the hip functional status and quality of life of operated patients. The surgery outcome is determined by several numerical methods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the hip functional status 1 and 5 years after total hip arthroplasty using a modified Harris hip score.


METHODS
75 patients with 78 primary total hip arthroplasties were included in the study. All patients underwent clinical evaluation 1 and 5 years after operation using our modified Harris hip score. From the original score 2 questions, that evaluated the range of motion (5 points) and deformity (4 points), were excluded, and 2 questions that assessed the hip function were added: rising from a chair after an hour of sitting (5 points) and bathing (4 points). Also, we added one question regarding patient's satisfaction after surgery.


RESULTS
I and 5 years after the surgery, very good hip functional status was verified in 77% and 82.4% of patients respectively (excellent and good total Harris hip score). 92% of patients were satisfied with the outcome 1 and 5 years after the operation.


CONCLUSIONS
Our modified Harris hip score can be used for long-term evaluation of patients after total hip arthroplasty.
Kocić
Mirjana
M
Klinicki centar Nis Klinika za fizikalnu medicinu, rehabilitaciju i protetiku.
Lazović
Milica
M
Kojović
Zoran
Z
Cutović
Milisav
M
Jović
Stevan
S
Vesović-Potić
Vladislava
V
D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D016896:Treatment Outcome