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Table 2 Personal characteristics of the patients before total hip arthroplasty (n = 64)

From: Functional improvements desired by patients before and in the first year after total hip arthroplasty

Characteristics

n (%)

Mean (95% CI)

Age (y)

 

65 (64, 67)

Body mass index

 

27 (26, 28)

Women

34 (53)

 

Educational level of >12 years

37 (58)

 

Married/cohabiting

50 (78)

 

Exeter prosthesis

47 (73)

 

Spectron prosthesis

17 (27)

 

Previous prosthesis hip or knee

19 (30)

 

Pain at night

50 (78)

 

Previous physical activity level (high/moderate)

45 (70)

 

Comorbidity

20 (31)

 

Physiotherapy within/during first 3 months

46 (71)