Dynamics of the quality of life in patients after total hip arthroplasty

Purpose: to assess the dynamics of the quality of life of patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty. Material and methods. The authors surveyed 137 working patients aged 30 to 65 years who had undergone hip arthroplasty without complications, according to the questionnaire for assessing the quality of life SF-36 (36-Item Short Form Health Survey) 3, 6 and 12 months after the operation. Results. The Physical Health Index of patients after total hip arthroplasty according to the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire increased on average from 27,1±4,2 points before surgery to 35,9±5,3 points 3 months later (р=0,001), 43,2±4,6 points 6 months later (р