Return to Athletic Activity Following Total Hip Arthroplasty

摘要

As demand for total hip arthroplasty increases, patients are undergoing procedures at younger ages and oftenchoose to maintain athletic activity after the operation. However, there is little evidence as to what level of athletics isacceptable post-operatively. To this point, no prospective studies have been performed to evaluate implant longevity atmid-term and long-term endpoints when patients return to athletics. Expert recommendations are available from the HipSociety and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. These suggestions can be used in conjunction with athorough pre-operative evaluation to provide guidance for patient activity post-operatively. Surgeons should also consideranatomic and biomechanical factors along with surgical technique when providing patients with advice to prolong the lifeof their implant.