The purpose of the study was based on scientific literature to describe the quality of life of persons who have undergone a total hip replacement. The method was a descriptive literature review. The results showed that pain was the most obvious change after surgery. Mild pain before surgery was strongly associated with mild pain after surgery. But despite less pain were experienced early, it took 1 year to achieve the full benefits of improved physical function. It was found that there were no age-related differences in pain, physical function and quality of life. Patients regardless of ages showed improvements in pain, function and stiffness. Several studies revealed that the discomfort in the back, lower limb or back pain was a problem for patients after surgery and was associated with worse functional status after surgery. Back pain was also important in planning rehabilitation. The medical factors that were associated with worse functional status were obese, two or more chronic diseases and two or more common geriatric problems. The results also indicated a clear correlation between preoperative criteria and good performance of health-related quality of life after total hip replacement. Total hip replacement was cost-effective interventions that improve quality of life of patients. Quality of life was sustained 5 years after surgery the majority of patients.

Keyword: Quality of life, hip replacement, physical function and pain.