BioMotion Center
Sports Orthopedics
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
Active
2022
2025
Hip osteoarthritis is associated with joint pain and functional limitations and is a leading cause for impairment in the older population. When the personal suffering of patients is too great and conservative treatment methods no longer help, pain relief and restoration of the activity level can be achieved by means of a total hip replacement. Despite a good clinical functional outcome, deviations in the gait pattern often remain and can lead to osteoarthritis in neighboring joints. The goal of our subproject is to predict which patients are susceptible to an unfavorable course after total hip arthroplasty (i.e. characterized by deviations in gait patterns and increased joint loads) and thus have an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis in adjacent joints. Early identification is necessary to optimize rehabilitation after total hip replacement and reduce treatment costs for the healthcare system.
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Stein
+49 721 608 - 46654
Thorsten.Stein∂kit.edu
Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Sell
+49 721 608 - 47541
Stefan.Sell∂kit.edu
Dr. Bernd Stetter
+49 0721 608 - 43542
Bernd.Stetter∂kit.edu