TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY

This study looked at whether giving tranexamic acid (a medicine that reduces bleeding) both through an IV and directly into the hip joint during hip replacement surgery can safely lower blood loss. 58 adults having elective hip replacement took part. The goal was to see if the co…

This study followed 100 people who received a Plasmafit® hip replacement device to see how well the implant survived over 10 years. Researchers checked implant survival, bone changes, and hip function using X-rays and clinical exams at 3 months, 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years afte…

This study tested two different methods of removing surgical drains after total hip replacement to see which one hurts less. 87 patients rated their pain on a scale from 0 to 10 right after drain removal. Researchers also checked for bruising afterward. The goal is to make a rout…

This study tested whether adding nalbuphine to the standard spinal anesthetic levobupivacaine helps control pain after total hip replacement. Sixty adults were split into two groups: one received levobupivacaine alone, the other received levobupivacaine plus nalbuphine. Researche…

This study tested whether a specific nerve block (called Quadratus Lumborum Block type 3) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after total hip replacement surgery. Sixty adults having hip replacement were randomly given either the nerve block with a numbing medicin…

This study tested a WeChat mini-program that provides personalized rehab plans, progress tracking, and emotional support for people recovering from hip or knee replacement surgery. 140 adults aged 18-80 used the app alongside standard care, or standard care alone. The goal was to…

This study looked at two simple walking tests—the Figure-of-Eight Walk Test and the 360° Turn Test—to see if they are reliable ways to measure balance and turning ability in people who have had a hip replacement. Researchers tested 54 participants at least six months after surger…