Total Hip Arthroplasty: Current Concepts in Pre- and Postsurgical

Course Description: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a frequently performed orthopedic surgical procedure and the treatment of choice for those patients with intractable pain and limited function arising from arthropathy of the hip joint. The majority of THAs performed are for individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) in the hip, however THA is also common for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, for patients with degenerative changes which have occurred as a result of congenital dislocation of the hip, or after complications following hip fractures. Recovery of optimal function following THA depends on both a successful surgical course and the restoration of optimal range of motion, strength, and neuromuscular control, which will allow a patient return to full functional abilities.