Balance Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture Surgery

Effectiveness of the Computerized Balance Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture Surgery

The overall functional gain by balance rehabilitation after hip fracture surgery has not yet been fully investigated. Therefore, clinical studies should be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of systematic and safe balance rehabilitation in patients after hip fracture. Investigators aim to evaluate the effect of computer-based balance specific exercise on the performance and balance ability of the elderly women who underwent hip fracture surgery. Investigators also investigate the intervention can reduce their fear of falling and coping ability. This study was designed as a prospective, open-label, single-center trial at a tertiary hospital setting. During the 2-week postoperative intervention period, patients will participate in the hospital's exercise program beginning 5-7 days after hip fracture surgery. All participants will follow the computer-based balance specific exercise program. Functional outcomes will be measure periodically for 6 months after surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Elderly female patients (≥ 65 years old) who have undergone surgery for femoral neck, intertrochanteric, or subtrochanteric fracture, regardless of surgery type (internal fixation, bipolar hemiarthroplasty, or total hip arthroplasty)

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1) hip surgery for infection, arthritis, implant loosening, or avascular necrosis;
• 2) femoral shaft fracture, acetabular fracture, isolated fracture of the greater or lesser tuberosity, or periprosthetic fracture;
• 3) pathologic fracture;
• 4) combined multiple fracture;
• 5) revision surgery;
• 6) severe cognitive dysfunction (obey command ≤ 1 step);
• 7) cannot stand by supporting a fixed walker at 5 days after operation;
• 8) patients who refuse to participate in a clinical trial