BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Understanding the quality of life (QL) of a group of people in specific situations favors the development of health care strategies and actions. Total hip replacement (THR) is a surgical procedure characterized by hip joint replacement to recover functions of a faulty joint, with the implant of prosthesis providing free movements and relieving pain, allowing patients' early return to their activities with significant improvement in QL. This study the evaluated QL of elderly patients submitted to THR. CASE REPORTS: Ten elderly patients submitted to THR were evaluated in the 30th postoperative day by the Short-Form 36 (SF-36) tool. It was observed that QL was significantly better (p < 0.05) in terms of mental health, vitality, general health status and social aspects as compared to other domains. There has been significance in physical aspects, emotional aspects and functional capacity. A significant and positive correlation (r = 0.634; p < 0.05) was detected between age and emotional aspects. CONCLUSION: THR has influenced the QL of the elderly, especially with regard to emotional aspects.
Elderly; Hip replacement; Quality of life
