FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME IN PATIENTS WITH UNCEMENTED TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY IN YOUNG ADULTS USING OXFORD HIP SCORE: A STUDY FROM PUNJAB REGION

Type of artical: Original Research Article

Section: femoral head functional disability Oxford hip score Total Hip Replacement

Background & objectives: Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is one of the primary reasons of painful hip in a young adult. This study aimed to determine functional outcome in patient with uncemented total hip arthroplasty in young adults using oxford hip score.

Methods: The study was carried out on 30 hips of 30 patients of avascular necrosis, operated with uncemented Total Hip Replacement. Information on the patients was compiled from clinical details, case files and operation theatre records. Who are followed up for the duration of 6 months.

Results: The mean Oxford Hip Score preoperatively was 18.97 ± 1.79; at 2 weeks, it was 25.37 ±1.56; at 1 month, it was 31.77 ± 2.82; at 3 months, it was 39.93 ± 4.33; and 6 months, it was 51.43 ± 3.29. There was a statistically significant improvement in the mean Oxford Hip Score at 2 weeks compared to preoperative value (P=0.001), at 1 month compared to 2 weeks (P=0.001); at 3 months compared to 1 month (P=0.001); and at 6 months compared to 3 months (P=0.001).

Conclusion: Total hip Arthroplasty relieves pain and functional disability experienced by patients with moderate to severe arthritis of the hip, secondary to AVN and improving their quality of life.