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Hip replacement is one of the most effective orthopedic surgical procedures for patients suffering from severe osteoarthritis of the hip joint. It improves gait mechanics and reduces the risk of osteoarthritis of adjacent joints. At 1 year after surgery, 90% of patients are satisfied with the replacement, and report significant perceived pain relief. However, joint and postural problems may persist which can change gait dynamics and induce long-term joint damage. An individualized exercise program for the patient to perform at the end of the rehabilitation period could be useful to complete the treatment plan. This article describes a basic protocol recommended for patients who completed the rehabilitation program at a university clinic. Starting from the protocol as a basic model, a personalized exercise program is developed, tailored to suit the individual's abilities and goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The goal of post-operative rehabilitation after hip arthroplasty is the functional recovery of the operated joint. To increase the patient's adherence to the therapy and at the same time to guarantee high rehabilitation performances at a lower cost, exergames have recently been introduced into clinical practice. Thanks to their flexibility and ease of use, they can be used also at home, as an alternative to supervised outpatient activity. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a home program for postoperative rehabilitation of hip arthroplasty using an inertial sensors-based biofeedback device, with that of traditional clinical practice in an outpatient setting under supervision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Total hip replacement surgery (THR) is a common procedure used to treat arthritis when other types of therapies have failed to produce a response. Patients who have undergone THR develop asymmetrical movement patterns, due to muscle weakness and/or pain, which can lead to a modified weight-bearing (WB). Correct WB on the two legs, in particular during walking, is the most important targets of early mobilization in patients with THR. This article describes a study that aims to investigate the effects of visual biofeedback on WB in patients following THR, compares the results to those obtained with corrections based on PT verbal instructions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the results of a study aimed at evaluating the effects of kinesiology band treatment in the reduction of hematoma-edema in some patients operated for hip and knee arthroplasty from post-operative day 6-7 until discharge. The experimental group was compared to a control group consisting of the same number of patients who did not undergo band treatment. For each patient an initial and a final evaluation was carried out with measurements (cm) of the healthy limb and of the limb operated at various points of reference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hip arthroplasty surgery allows the recovery of a good quality of life greatly enabling to resolve or alleviate the pain and improve physical and motor performance of the patient. However, this procedure is not without complications, which may occur at an earlier or later stage. In this work we report the only complication described in the literature of renal perforation due to the migration of metal cerclage in hip arthroplasty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]