Title
Fall risk after total hip replacement: A functional correlation study
Authors
Manoj Agnihotri1,2* & Ajit Dabholkar2
Affiliation
1Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Babandada
Patil College of Physiotherapy, Taloja, Navi Mumbai, India; 2Department
of Sports Physiotherapy, School of Physiotherapy, D.Y. Patil Deemed
to be University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India;
*Corresponding author
Manoj Agnihotri - E-mail: manuagni1981@gmail.com
Ajit Dabholkar - E-mail: ajit.dabholkar@dypatil.edu
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received November 15, 2025; Revised December 15, 2025; Accepted December 15, 2025, Published December 15, 2025
Abstract
Falls are a common issue among older adults after total hip arthroplasty (THA), with factors such as reduced mobility and fear of falling contributing. Therefore, it is of interest to examine recovery and fall-related concerns in patients following total hip arthroplasty (THA). It used measures such as the Harris Hip Score (HHS) and the Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) to assess progress. The study found that the Sit-to-Stand test (STS) was strongly linked to fall confidence, emphasising its value in monitoring recovery and fall risk. This study is the identification of key functional measures (such as the Sit-to-Stand test and Falls Efficacy Scale) in assessing recovery and fall risk in older adults post-total hip arthroplasty, emphasizing the role of physical and psychological factors in improving fall-related confidence and mobility.
Keywords
Total hip arthroplasty (THA); falls; harris hip score; sit-to-stand; alternate step test; timed up and go; geriatric rehabilitation.
Citation
Agnihotri & Dabholkar, Bioinformation 21(12): 4706-4710 (2025)
Edited by
Ritik Kashwani
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
