Case study: physical therapy management of hip osteoarthritis prior to total hip arthroplasty

It is important that we have information on the role of physical therapists in the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis of the hip prior to total hip arthroplasty. This article describes the management of a patient with limited range of motion of the right hip due to osteoarthritis. The patient...

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Published in:The journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy 1997-07, Vol.26 (1), p.35-38
Main Author: King, L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Gait
Hip Prosthesis
Humans
Middle Aged
Osteoarthritis, Hip - physiopathology
Osteoarthritis, Hip - rehabilitation
Osteoarthritis, Hip - surgery
Physical Therapy Modalities - methods
Range of Motion, Articular
Walking
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Summary:It is important that we have information on the role of physical therapists in the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis of the hip prior to total hip arthroplasty. This article describes the management of a patient with limited range of motion of the right hip due to osteoarthritis. The patient made a significant improvement with decreased pain, increased range of motion of the right hip, increased periarticular muscle strength, improved gait, and improved mobility. One year later, the patient had a right total hip arthroplasty. The rationale of the management of patients with osteoarthritis of the hip is discussed. In addition, the role of physical therapists in the management and treatment of patients with osteoarthritis prior to total hip arthroplasty is discussed.
ISSN:0190-6011
1938-1344
DOI:10.2519/jospt.1997.26.1.35