Comparing the Quality of Life Before and After Total Hip Arthroplasty Operation in Patients With Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Abstract

Purpose: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) increases the risk of secondary degenerative\rchanges and subsequent total hip arthroplasty. The postoperative quality of life in patients with\rDDH who have been born and grown with this disability and adapted to it during the life, is one\rof the most challenging issues. This study aimed to compare the quality of life of patients with\rDDH before and after total hip arthroplasty (THA) operation.\rMethods: This research has a quasi-experimental/interventional design. A group of 20 patients\rwith DDH, who underwent THA operation in Akhtar and Shafa yahyaiyan hospitals, were\revaluated before operation and 6 months after it using SF36 quality of life questionnaire.\rResults: Findings showed significant improvement in all SF-36 subscales scores, including\rphysical function, role physical, role emotional, vitality, mental health, social function, bodily\rpain, general function, and general health as well as total score (P=0.002). SF-36 mean(SD)\rscores before and after surgery was 27.41(22.75) and 79.12(28.03), respectively.\rConclusion: THA operation improves the quality of life of patients with DDH.