[Total hip replacement using the Staffelstein score: outcome of inpatient rehabilitation]

Abstract

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectivity of rehabilitation procedures performed for several weeks after total hip arthroplasty and to analyze the factors influencing rehabilitation results.

Methods: The data of 141 patients following total hip replacement were analyzed comparatively, using the Staffelstein score, both during admission and discharge. Of the 141 patients, 93 (66%) were female and 48 (34%) male, with an average age of 74.9 years. The score according to Staffelstein was taken into consideration in the questionnaire.

Results: The average Staffelstein score on admission in patients undergoing total hip replacement was 73.1 points. At discharge an average of 103.2 points was reached after rehabilitation treatment. This represents a significant difference (<0.001). The result of rehabilitation was independent of sex, age, or weight bearing.

Conclusion: With this study and the use of the Staffelstein score we were able to establish the effectivity of rehabilitation procedures performed for several weeks after total hip arthroplasty. The rehabilitation results were independent of gender, age, and weight bearing.