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Changes in Postural Stability Following THA for OA
Sponsor: Western University, Canada
Summary
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common surgery that eases pain, restores functional movement, and improves the overall quality of life in people with severe hip osteoarthritis (OA). Unfortunately, problems with postural stability, commonly known as balance, are still noticed in people even years after the surgery. These postural stability problems typically result in falls. The aim of the proposed study is to investigate how THA surgery affects a person's overall quality of life, both physically and psychologically, in terms of postural stability and balance confidence (self-efficacy) within the first three months after THA for osteoarthritis. This prospective cohort study will focus on people over 60 years old.
Official title: Changes in Postural Stability and Balance Confidence in People After Elective Unilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Cohort Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2023-12-27
Completion Date
2025-11
Last Updated
2025-07-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Total Hip Arthroplasty
Total hip arthroplasty is a common surgical procedure performed in people with advanced hip osteoarthritis
Locations (1)
London Health Sciences Centre- University Hospital
London, Ontario, Canada