Background. Hip osteoarthritis (HOA) is an important clinical and social problem and is considered a civilisation disease. HOA is a chronic condition causing joint cartilage damage. Its symptoms increase slowly, resulting in considerable limitations in hip joint mobility and severe pain. Advanced degenerative changes constitute one of the main indications for arthroplasty.
Aim. To assess the effects of hip arthroplasty and physiotherapy on patient functioning.
Material and methods. The study was conducted in a group of 30 patients after arthroplasty procedures at the Regional Polyclinical Hospital in Kielce in 2019. The patients completed WOMAC survey questionnaires twice, before and after rehabilitation.
Results. All patients showed a considerable improvement in physical performance and reported resolution of pain during everyday activities.
Conclusions. Arthroplasty and comprehensive rehabilitation performed in the study patients improved the ranges of motion in the hip joints, which contributed to improvements in gait, functioning, and physical performance, and to a significantly better quality of life.