Health care of patients after coxofemoral endoprothesis

Author: 
HAJDARI Ardiana and HAJDARI Besnik

Introduction: The most important indicator to place an endoprosthesis in the coxofemoral joint is the elimination of pain and the return of proper function to the arthritic joint where the coxofemoral node is replaced by a prosthetic implant. Successful endoprosthesis placement offers the patient the opportunity to painlessly perform all activities of daily living.
In this paper I have expressed very delicately what is the endoprosthesis of the coxofemoral joint or the ankle joint, what are the reasons for the placement of the endoprosthesis as well as the nursing care before and after the operation.
Purpose: The aim of the study is to recognize and evaluate the health care after coxofemoral endoprosthesis in relieving pain, improving joint function and returning to daily life activities.
Methodology: Data were collected from 50 patients (N = 50) who underwent surgery to replace the coxofemoral node at the American Hospital in Prishtina. In the survey of 50 patients were (35 or 70% female and 15 or 30% male).
The research was conducted from December 2020 to April 2021.
Results: Females (35 or 70%) participated more in the research than males which were 15 or 30%, also the participations are more from the city of Peja, the average age was 71 years males and 61 years females , also in the research both sexes had normal body weight.
Conclusions: Patients should be informed about post-operative care by multidisciplinary staff in order to avoid side effects after endoprosthesis placement and nurses should be trained on how to manage and rehabilitate patients with arthroplasty.

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DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2022.1340.0298
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