The influence of physical activity on the survival of total hip replacement remains not fully recognized. It is unclear which activities are beneficient for patients following THR.
The study was conducted on group of 87 patients (94 hips) following uncemented THR with ABGII/Trident and 45 patients (51 hips) following hip resurfacing. The follow-up period was 6-30 months for THR group and 6-42 months for resurfacing group.
The patients answered a questionnaire based on WOMAC and SF-36 score, UCLA activity scale with additional questions concerning patients physical activity, working and place of living.
In WOMAC, physical domains of SF-36 and UCLA activity score patients following hip resurfacing showed better results. The most preferred activity in both groups was exercise walking and biking. The last one was particularly preferred by patients living in rural areas.
The vast majority of patients restricted their activity to disciplines with a safe range of hip weight bearing.