The Effectiveness of Preoperative Physical Therapy in Improving Postoperative Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Total Hip Replacement Surgery

Authors

Mohammed S. Aldakhil, AbdulAziz O. Alotaibi, Ahmed A. Alzahrani

Abstract

This retrospective cohort study investigated the impact of preoperative physical therapy on postoperative outcomes for patients undergoing total hip replacement surgery. The study compared 150 patients who either received preoperative physical therapy or did not before surgery. Findings revealed that patients in the intervention group exhibited lower postoperative pain levels, improved range of motion, muscle strength, and enhanced functional independence compared to the control group. These results underscore the potential benefits of preoperative physical therapy in optimizing recovery following total hip replacement surgery.

Keywords

preoperative physical therapy, total hip replacement surgery, postoperative outcomes, pain management, range of motion, muscle strength, functional independence.

The Effectiveness of Preoperative Physical Therapy in Improving Postoperative Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Total Hip Replacement Surgery. Mohammed S. Aldakhil, AbdulAziz O. Alotaibi, Ahmed A. Alzahrani. 2021. IJIRCT, Volume 7, Issue 3. Pages 1-4. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2407004