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Abstract: Introduction: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) involves the replacement of a damaged
coxofemoral joint. The objective of this study was to investigate the factors
associated with the mechanisms through which physiotherapy contributes to
functional recovery after total hip arthroplasty at the University Hospital
Center Pr Bocar Sidy Sall of Kati.
Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with prospective data collection
conducted from April 1 to September 30, 2025. Sociodemographic characteristics,
frequencies, univariate analysis, and logistic regression were performed to
identify factors associated with functional recovery after total hip
arthroplasty. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS software version 25.
Results: Among the 20 participants included in the study, the majority were women
(65%), with a male-to-female ratio of 0.53. The age group ≥65 years accounted
for the largest proportion of cases (40%), with a median age of 56 years
(range: 28–90 years). Post-physiotherapy assessment showed that a walking
distance of 500 m was predominant, observed in 45% of cases. The time to
initiation of the first physiotherapy session and the number of sessions
performed were the only factors statistically significantly associated with
functional recovery of the lower limbs after total hip arthroplasty (THA) (p
< 0.05). Conclusion: Combined with a structured and sufficiently intensive rehabilitation program and appropriate pain management, promotes significant improvement in functional abilities, particularly of the lower limbs, following total hip arthroplasty. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2026.1105 |
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