This study examined whether individuals undergoing total hip arthroplasty who are self-rated as "highly active", demonstrated higher pre-operative activity levels than others. METHODS: 483 patients were retrospectively identified; 241 were "highly active" and 242 were not. They were compared using WOMAC, self-reported activity and 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). RESULTS: Self-reported highly active adults demonstrated statistically significant higher WOMAC scores (48.85 vs 43.79), increased mean number of activities performed and mean 6MWT (348.14 m vs 274.64 m). CONCLUSIONS: The positive correlation between subjective and objective measures of mobility increase our confidence in the latter as valid indicator of patient's preoperative activity level.
This study examined whether individuals undergoing total hip arthroplasty who are self-rated as "highly active", demonstrated higher pre-operative activity levels than others. METHODS: 483 patients were retrospectively identified; 241 were "highly active" and 242 were not. They were compared using WOMAC, self-reported activity and 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). RESULTS: Self-reported highly active adults demonstrated statistically significant higher WOMAC scores (48.85 vs 43.79), increased mean number of activities performed and mean 6MWT (348.14 m vs 274.64 m). CONCLUSIONS: The positive correlation between subjective and objective measures of mobility increase our confidence in the latter as valid indicator of patient's preoperative activity level.
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6-Minute walk test; Highly active; Self-reported physical activity; Total hip arthroplasty; WOMAC
Authors: Cindy Veenhof; Johannes W J Bijlsma; Cornelia H M van den Ende; Gabriella M van Dijk; Martijn F Pisters; Joost Dekker Journal: Arthritis Rheum Date: 2006-06-15
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