SynthesisBMJ open2016
Predictors of physical functioning after total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review.
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63 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 125 citations in OpenAlex.
- Evaluating methodological quality of prognostic prediction models on patient-reported outcome measurements after total hip and total knee arthroplasty : a systematic review.Bone & joint open · 2026Pooled it
- Postoperative Rehabilitation Interventions in Patients at Risk of Poorer Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review.Musculoskeletal care · 2025Pooled it
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- Preoperative predictors of health-related quality of life changes (EQ-5D and EQ VAS) after total hip and knee replacement: a systematic review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Pooled it
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- Impact of preoperative mental health status on functional outcome 1 year after total hip arthroplastyCanadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie · 2019Trial
- AbobotulinumtoxinA: A New Therapy for Hip Osteoarthritis. A Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Multicenter Study.Toxins · 2018Trial
- A randomized controlled trial on maximal strength training in 60 patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.Acta orthopaedica · 2018Trial
- Preoperative two-step test predicts independent ambulation one week after total hip arthroplasty.International orthopaedics · 2026Article
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- Preoperative Gait Speed as a Predictor of Patient-Reported Outcomes After Total Hip Arthroplasty: Insights from Patient Acceptable Symptom State and K-Means Clustering Analyses.The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume · 2026Article
- Assessing the Prognostic Value of Gait Speed to Functional Milestones Status Post Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.Cureus · 2025Article
- Physical activity and the risk of aseptic loosening after total hip arthroplasty: a case-control study from the Norwegian Arthroplasty Register.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Effect of Kinesiophobia and Social Support on Quality of Life After Total Hip Arthoplasty.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Do preoperative interventions affect patient satisfaction or expectation fulfilment following total hip arthroplasty? A systematic review.JSAMS plus · 2025Review
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- Predictive Factors for Gait Recovery in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Propensity Score Weighting Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Beyond the Hip: Clinical Phenotypes of Hip Osteoarthritis Across the Biopsychosocial Spectrum.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- When does patient function "Plateau" after total joint arthroplasty? A cohort study.International orthopaedics · 2024Article
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
objectiveThe objective of this systematic review of the literature was to identify the predictors of functional outcome after total hip arthroplasty (THA).
methodA systematic literature search in Web of Science, CINAHL, EMBASE and PubMed was conducted on 23 June 2015. The articles were selected based on their quality, relevance and measurement of the predictive factor. The level of evidence of all studies was determined using the GRADE rating scheme.
resultsThe initial search resulted in 1092 citations. After application of the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 33 articles met our eligibility criteria and were graded. Included studies were classified as level of evidence low (11), moderate (17) or high (5). Of the included studies, 18 evaluated body mass index (BMI), 17 evaluated preoperative physical functions, 15 evaluated age, 15 evaluated gender and 13 evaluated comorbidity. There was strong evidence suggesting an association between BMI, age, comorbidity, preoperative physical functions and mental health with functional outcome after THA. There was weak evidence suggesting an association between quadriceps strength and education with functional outcome after THA. The evidence was inconsistent for associations with gender and socioeconomic status and functional outcome following THA. We found limited evidence suggesting that alcohol consumption, vitamin D insufficiency and allergies were predictors of functional outcome following THA.
conclusionsWe have identified multiple predictors of functional outcome after THA, which will enable general practitioners and orthopaedic surgeons to better predict the improvement in physical functioning for their patients with THA. They can use this information to provide patient-specific advice regarding the referral for THA and the expected outcomes after THA. Further research with consistent measurement tools, outcomes and duration of follow-up across studies is needed to confirm the influence of these factors.
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