Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip, Hip Osteoarthritis
Conditions
Keywords
total hip arthroplasty, expectations, satisfaction, quality of life
Brief summary
The goals of this study are to identify predictors of improvement in quality of life and satisfaction with total hip arthroplasty three to five years after surgery.
Detailed description
The goals of this study are to identify predictors of improvement in quality of life and satisfaction with total hip arthroplasty three to five years after surgery. Predictors that will be considered are variables that were obtained prospectively and systematically at the time of surgery, including demographic characteristics, functional status, expectations, perioperative complications, and comorbidity. At the follow-up functional status and patient satisfaction will be measured, as well as fulfillment of expectations and predispositional factors.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients will be eligible for this study if they are part of an assembled cohort of patients who underwent primary unilateral or bilateral total hip arthroplasty in 1998-2000 at the Hospital for Special Surgery.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients will be excluded if they are unable to be interviewed, refuse to participate, or are deceased.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fulfillment of expectations | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Satisfaction with THA | — |
Countries
United States