Are Activity Restrictions Necessary After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review

Background: There remains a lack of universal guidelines regarding the appropriate level of postoperative activity restrictions following total hip arthroplasty (THA). This systematic review aims to assess whether the liberalization of postoperative activity restrictions following THA impacts implan...

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Main Authors: Sagar Telang, BS, Amir Human Hoveidaei, MD, MSc, Cory K. Mayfield, MD, Jay R. Lieberman, MD, Michael A. Mont, MD, Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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author Sagar Telang, BS
Amir Human Hoveidaei, MD, MSc
Cory K. Mayfield, MD
Jay R. Lieberman, MD
Michael A. Mont, MD
Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD
author_facet Sagar Telang, BS
Amir Human Hoveidaei, MD, MSc
Cory K. Mayfield, MD
Jay R. Lieberman, MD
Michael A. Mont, MD
Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD
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description Background: There remains a lack of universal guidelines regarding the appropriate level of postoperative activity restrictions following total hip arthroplasty (THA). This systematic review aims to assess whether the liberalization of postoperative activity restrictions following THA impacts implant survivorship, return to sport, patient satisfaction, and functional health outcomes. Methods: A comprehensive search strategy was completed across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases using targeted keywords from January 1, 2010, to November 22, 2023. Inclusion criteria included randomized clinical trials, case-control, and cohort studies written in English. Data extraction focused on activity levels, rehabilitation protocols, implant survivorship, and physical and psychological outcomes. The primary search yielded 7420 articles, with 28 studies included after screening. Results: Return to sports outcomes demonstrated notable variability (20%-98.5%). Most studies reported improved survivorship in high-activity patients. High-activity participants had all-cause revision rates of 0.9%-8.57% and aseptic revision rates of 0.4%-5.7%. Low-activity participants had all-cause revision rates of 0.7%-3.4% and aseptic revision rates of 0.0%-2.1%. There was no clear association between activity level and dislocation rates. Positive associations between post-THA activities and improved mental health and patient satisfaction were observed. Conclusions: The current arthroplasty literature demonstrates that patients engaging in high-activity levels after THA exhibit similar or improved implant survivorship rates compared to patients participating in low-activity levels. However, high-quality prospective studies are needed to provide evidence-based guidelines. Patients should be encouraged to partake in activities at their own comfort levels with an understanding of their own limitations and risks.
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spelling doaj-art-f88fe082e54d4138b22e378b3dce0a412024-12-19T10:55:27ZengElsevierArthroplasty Today2352-34412024-12-0130101576Are Activity Restrictions Necessary After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic ReviewSagar Telang, BS0Amir Human Hoveidaei, MD, MSc1Cory K. Mayfield, MD2Jay R. Lieberman, MD3Michael A. Mont, MD4Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD5Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USAInternational Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USADepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USADepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USAThe Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USADepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Corresponding author. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck Medical Center of USC, 1520 San Pablo Street, Ste 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90333, USA. Tel.: +1 323 704 6363.Background: There remains a lack of universal guidelines regarding the appropriate level of postoperative activity restrictions following total hip arthroplasty (THA). This systematic review aims to assess whether the liberalization of postoperative activity restrictions following THA impacts implant survivorship, return to sport, patient satisfaction, and functional health outcomes. Methods: A comprehensive search strategy was completed across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases using targeted keywords from January 1, 2010, to November 22, 2023. Inclusion criteria included randomized clinical trials, case-control, and cohort studies written in English. Data extraction focused on activity levels, rehabilitation protocols, implant survivorship, and physical and psychological outcomes. The primary search yielded 7420 articles, with 28 studies included after screening. Results: Return to sports outcomes demonstrated notable variability (20%-98.5%). Most studies reported improved survivorship in high-activity patients. High-activity participants had all-cause revision rates of 0.9%-8.57% and aseptic revision rates of 0.4%-5.7%. Low-activity participants had all-cause revision rates of 0.7%-3.4% and aseptic revision rates of 0.0%-2.1%. There was no clear association between activity level and dislocation rates. Positive associations between post-THA activities and improved mental health and patient satisfaction were observed. Conclusions: The current arthroplasty literature demonstrates that patients engaging in high-activity levels after THA exhibit similar or improved implant survivorship rates compared to patients participating in low-activity levels. However, high-quality prospective studies are needed to provide evidence-based guidelines. Patients should be encouraged to partake in activities at their own comfort levels with an understanding of their own limitations and risks.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344124002619Hip replacementTotal hip arthroplastyActivity restrictionsAseptic looseningDislocation
spellingShingle Sagar Telang, BS
Amir Human Hoveidaei, MD, MSc
Cory K. Mayfield, MD
Jay R. Lieberman, MD
Michael A. Mont, MD
Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD
Are Activity Restrictions Necessary After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review
Arthroplasty Today
Hip replacement
Total hip arthroplasty
Activity restrictions
Aseptic loosening
Dislocation
title Are Activity Restrictions Necessary After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review
title_full Are Activity Restrictions Necessary After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review
title_fullStr Are Activity Restrictions Necessary After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review
title_full_unstemmed Are Activity Restrictions Necessary After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review
title_short Are Activity Restrictions Necessary After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review
title_sort are activity restrictions necessary after total hip arthroplasty a systematic review
topic Hip replacement
Total hip arthroplasty
Activity restrictions
Aseptic loosening
Dislocation
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