Early Virtual Reality Based Home Rehabilitation Program After Total Hip Arthroplasty

Functional Recovery Evaluation Following Total Hip Arthroplasty And Early Home Rehabilitation Program With A Virtual Reality Based Rehabilitation System

Total hip replacement (THR) is one of the most common interventions in orthopedic surgery.

Rehabilitation is essential for maximizing the effectiveness of the surgery. Tele-rehabilitation programs after orthopedic surgery have proven their effectiveness, validity and cost-efficacy.

It seems of interest to test the potential advantages of early virtual reality based rehabilitation programs after total hip arthroplasty compared to standard care. The aim of the study is to evaluate the functional recovery following total hip arthroplasty and home telerehabilitation programs with a virtual reality based system.

Inclusion Criteria:

• males and females from 50 to 70 years old
• patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty with Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery (AMIS)
• Body Mass Index ≤ 31
• Schooling: Lower secondary certificate
• Home internet connection
• Caregiver presence
• Domiciled in the conurbation of Milan
• Written informed consent and consent to all phases of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• congenital or post traumatic morphological abnormalities
• presence of neurological conditions or cancer
• presence of implanted devices subjected to electromagnetic interference
• epilepsy
• informed refusal
• Ongoing anticoagulant or immunosuppressive therapies before surgery
• Self reported pregnancy