The Role of Frailty in the Rehabilitation Pathway Following Hip or Knee Arthroplasty Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the role of frailty in patients who have undergone hip or knee arthroplasty surgery and are now in rehabilitation. The study seeks to compare frail and non-frail subjects based on their recovery and outcomes following these surgeries. Frailty is assessed using the Primary Care Frailty Index from patient records before surgery, aiming to better understand how frailty affects rehabilitation and long-term results. Participants are grouped by the type of arthroplasty they received—hip or knee—and further divided into frail and non-frail groups. Frailty levels are reassessed at hospital admission for rehabilitation (T0) and at discharge (T1). Follow-up assessments will occur at 3 months (T2) and 1 year (T3) after surgery. The study collects various outcome measures including the Oxford Hip and Knee Scores, modified Barthel Index, pain rating scales, and adverse event rates to evaluate body function, activity, satisfaction, and safety. During the study, participants will undergo assessments at hospitalization, discharge, and follow-up visits up to one year post-surgery. These include clinical scores related to hip and knee function, pain levels, and rehabilitation progress. Researchers will monitor adverse events and use these data to understand the impact of frailty on recovery. This long-term observation aims to inform future tailored rehabilitation strategies for frail patients after arthroplasty.

Frailty in Hip or Knee Arthroplasty Patients.