Functional outcome of total hip arthroplasty in young adults: A retrospective study

Abstract

Background: Management of end – stage hip in young adults (< 50 years) remains a challenge. Hip -preserving surgeries in the setting of advanced often do not provide adequate pain relief. The implications of total hip arthroplasty in young patients is a matter of concern regarding the outcome and durability of the prosthesis. Improved techniques and biomaterials have stimulated the demand for total hip arthroplasty in young and active individualsMaterials and Methods: A retrospective study of cases done between 2011 to 2015. A total of 225 patients, average age 35 (20 – 50) operated at Department of Orthopaedics, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre. Patients were followed up for a period of 3 years. Harris Hip score was used to evaluate the outcome and the Wilcoxin ranked T test was used to calculate p value. Results: An average follow up of 41 months (range 13 – 86) was done. The mean post-operative Harris hip score was significantly improved with p value