Patients who have undergone hip replacement do not become physically more active after surgery, according to an online edition for girls and women aged 14 to 35. Pannochka. net This is evidenced by the results of a new study conducted in the UK.

This looks very strange, because hip joint prosthesis (TBS) is performed specifically to alleviate pain during movement. This is the reason in most cases indicated by patients who have decided on a complex surgical intervention.

Why physical activity does not increase - the question remains open.

The study was organized by the staff of the University of East Anglia.

"As a rule, hip joint prosthetics is needed to relieve pain when moving in people suffering from arthrosis. We naturally expected that the level of physical activity after surgery increases. However, the results of the analysis discouraged us, "says Tom Withers in a university press release.

Dr. Withers and his colleagues analyzed the medical history and the results of surveys of 1,300 patients who had recently undergone prosthetic TBS. Scientists paid attention to the distance traveled during the day, as well as cycling and other physical activity before and after joint replacement.

The publication Clinical Rehabilitation reported that the difference before and after almost was not!.

Despite this, prosthetics of the hip joint brings significant benefits to patients.

In particular, the intensity of pain decreases and the quality of life increases. According to Withers, the problem today lies in the insufficient motivation of patients or in the fears associated with the exploitation of a new joint.

"Whatever they lead, we must not forget about the benefits of the movement for health. The doctors themselves should motivate patients to move more after the operation, strengthening the muscles and the body as a whole, "say scientists..

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