Return to Athletic Activity Following Total Hip Arthroplasty

As demand for total hip arthroplasty increases, patients are undergoing procedures at younger ages and often choose to maintain athletic activity after the operation. However, there is little evidence as to what level of athletics is acceptable post-operatively. To this point, no prospective studies have been performed to evaluate implant longevity at mid-term and long-term endpoints when patients return to athletics. Expert recommendations are available from the Hip Society and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. These suggestions can be used in conjunction with a thorough pre-operative evaluation to provide guidance for patient activity post-operatively. Surgeons should also consider anatomic and biomechanical factors along with surgical technique when providing patients with advice to prolong the life