Evaluation of Proprioception in Patients With Total Hip Replacement

Evaluation of Proprioception in Patients With Total Hip Replacement

Disturbances of balance and postural stability are frequent in patients with coxarthrosis due to the damage to the mechanoreceptors, characteristic of arthritic degeneration, and muscular hypotrophy of the affected limb.

The aim of the study is to evaluate with adequate instrumentation the alterations of proprioception and postural control in patients with hip osteoarthrosis and the effectiveness of joint reconstruction in improving any deficit.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Primary Osteoarthrosis
• BMI < 35 kg/m^2
• Able to stand in monopodalic support without aids / support

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of previous hip or knee replacement
• Orthopedic trauma within the previous 6 months
• Pathologies that can interfere with balance: neurological (of the central nervous system, neuropathies, movement disorders), vestibular, visual, cognitive disability, consumption of alcohol / drugs / psychoactive drugs in the 24 hours prior to the test