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Correlation Between Postoperative Crutch Use Duration and Functional Recovery in Elderly Patients After Hip Arthroscopy: An Exploratory Clinical Observational Trial

Correlation Between Postoperative Crutch Use Duration and Functional Recovery in Elderly Patients After Hip Arthroscopy: An Exploratory Clinical Observational Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600121638
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-01
Start date
2026-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-14

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Based on the postoperative crutch use duration, patients were divided into three groups: short-duration group (28 days:NA

Sponsors

Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of TCM
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged >=65 years, of either sex; 2. Undergoing first unilateral hip arthroscopy for acetabular labral tear, femoroacetabular impingement, or mild osteoarthritis (Tönnis grade <= 1); 3. Able to follow postoperative crutch use recommendations and comply with follow-up; 4. Voluntarily sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of severe cardiac, pulmonary, or cerebrovascular disease, or end-stage systemic arthritis, expected to preclude completion of rehabilitation; 2. Presence of neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease) resulting in severe motor or balance dysfunction; 3. History of previous ipsilateral hip surgery; 4. Development of severe postoperative complications (e.g., infection, deep vein thrombosis (DVT)) requiring extended hospitalization or alteration of the established rehabilitation plan; 5. Inability to use or intolerance of walking with crutches.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Modified Harris Hip Score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Hip Outcome Score - Sport Subscale;International Hip Outcome Tool - 12 items;Hip Outcome Score - Activities of Daily Living subscale;Visual Analogue Scale;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactGuoqian Chen

Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of TCM

chenguoqian1991@163.com+86 571 8706 8001

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 17, 2026