Patient Scores and Functional Tests After Hip Surgery

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Overview

This study aims to explore how well patient self-assessments reflect their actual physical performance following hip replacement surgery. By comparing questionnaire-based scores with practical mobility tests, the study seeks to provide insight into the usefulness of both tools in evaluating recovery after total hip arthroplasty.

Hip replacement surgery is generally effective in reducing pain and restoring movement in patients with hip joint problems. Despite the success of the procedure, some individuals continue to report dissatisfaction due to lingering discomfort or limitations in daily activities. A potential reason for this is the gap between how patients perceive their recovery and their actual physical function. To better understand this issue, the study evaluates two types of assessment tools. The first group includes patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), which rely on individuals' personal impressions of their symptoms and abilities. The second group involves physical performance tests that measure mobility and balance under clinical supervision. Fifty patients who had hip replacement surgery at least six months earlier will take part in the study. Each participant will complete standardized questionnaires and undergo a series of physical tests during one clinic visit. The relationship between the two types of assessments will be analyzed using correlation and regression methods. This research may help improve follow-up care by identifying whether patient questionnaires alone are sufficient to monitor recovery, or if performance-based tests should also be routinely included in rehabilitation planning.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Total Hip Replacement Patient-Reported Outcomes

Interventions

Functional Assessment BatteryOTHER

Participants completed a series of validated patient-reported outcome questionnaires (Oxford Hip Score, WOMAC, SF-12) and physical performance tests (Timed Up and Go, Four Square Step Test, 4-Meter Gait Speed Test) during a single outpatient assessment session. No therapeutic or invasive interventions were performed.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 55 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Underwent unilateral primary total hip arthroplasty at least 6 months prior * Ability to walk independently (with or without assistive device) * Ability to understand and complete assessments and questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Revision or bilateral total hip arthroplasty * Additional lower extremity surgery after the index THA * Body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 kg/m² * Neurological, orthopedic, or systemic disorders affecting gait or balance * Severe cognitive impairment or communication difficulties

Locations (1)

Ordu University

Ordu, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Correlation Between PROM Scores and Performance-Based Test Results Correlation Between PROM Scores and Performance-Based Test Results Correlation Between PROM Scores and Performance-Based Test Results

The study will assess the strength and direction of the relationship between patient-reported outcomes (Oxford Hip Score, WOMAC, SF-12) and physical performance test results (Timed Up and Go, Four Square Step Test, 4-Meter Gait Speed Test) using correlation coefficients.

Time frame: Day of assessment (single visit)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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