Total Hip Replacement or Resistance Training for Severe Hip Osteoarthritis", slug: "total-hip-replacement-vs-resistance-training-hip-oa

This multicentre, randomised, controlled superiority trial compared total hip arthroplasty (THA) with progressive resistance training in patients with severe hip osteoarthritis. Patients eligible for hip replacement were randomly assigned to surgery or a structured strength-training program, with outcomes assessed using validated hip function and pain scales. The study contributes vital evidence on whether structured exercise can serve as a viable alternative to surgical joint replacement for patients with advanced hip osteoarthritis, informing shared decision-making between patients and orthopedic surgeons.