Total hip replacement (THR) is one of the most common interventions in orthopedic surgery. Rehabilitation is essential for maximizing the effectiveness of the surgery. Tele-rehabilitation programs after orthopedic surgery have proven their effectiveness, validity and cost-efficacy. It seems of interest to test the potential advantages of early virtual reality based rehabilitation programs after total hip arthroplasty compared to standard care. The aim of the study is to evaluate the functional recovery following total hip arthroplasty and home telerehabilitation programs with a virtual reality based system.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
44
experimental group is equipped with a telerehabilitation system which comprises a tablet (VRRS tablet) and a set of inertial magnetic sensors. participants are invited to follow a daily rehabilitation exercise program provided via VRRS tablet
participants in the control group are invited to follow a daily rehabilitation exercise program and indications for the recovery as illustrated in the dimission booklets drawn up by the rehabilitation unit
IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi
Milan, Italy
Hip dysfunction and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (HOOS JR)
the HOOS JR scale scores ranges from 0 to 100 where 0 represents total hip disability and 100 represents perfect hip health
Time frame: 15 ± 1 days after the surgery (T3)
Hip dysfunction and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (HOOS JR)
the HOOS JR scale scores ranges from 0 to 100 where 0 represents total hip disability and 100 represents perfect hip health
Time frame: baseline (before surgery (T0)), 4 ± 1 days after the surgery (T1), 7 ± 2 days after the surgery (T2)
BARTHEL INDEX (BI)
the BI assesses the ability of an individual to care for him/herself. Its scores ranges from 0 to 100, where 100 represents complete independence
Time frame: baseline (before surgery (T0)), 4 ± 1 days after the surgery (T1), 15 ± 1 days after the surgery (T3)
Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) explores an individual's physical, psychological and social function. Its scores ranges from 18 (lowest) to 126 (highest)
Time frame: baseline (before surgery (T0)), 4 ± 1 days after the surgery (T1), 15 ± 1 days after the surgery (T3)
Global Perceived Effect (GPE)
The GPE scale asks the patient to rate, on a numerical scale from 1 to 5, where lower scores correspond to worse perceived effect, how much has the treatment received helped
Time frame: 15 ± 1 days after the surgery (T3)
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