Cázares-Barajas PI, Arroyo-Alonso LC, Zaragoza-Álvarez C

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ABSTRACT

Hip osteoarthritis is the second cause of functional impairment of the locomotor system. Its prevalence in adults over 35 years old in 3 to 11%. Characterized by a pain to walking, going up or down stairs, it improves with rest, that reaches a limited joint mobility, crunching, rigidity and instability restricting the functionality and quality of life. Total hip arthroplasty is the intervention indicated when the symtomatology is severe and persistent that have failed other therapeutics. It aims to improve the quality of life, reduce pain and improve the function of the patient. However, it is a procedure that is accompanied by moderate to severe pain in the immediate postoperative period and a chronic pain prevalence of 10 to 35%. Multimodal analgesia has to be considered to reduce the side effects of medications and reduce the use of opioids (visit http://www.painoutmexico.com to see the full article and recommendations diagram).