Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life in Hip, Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty

One questionnaire (Euro Quality 5 Dimensions, EQ-5D) for the general assessment of patient's health status will be administered to all the patients in the study. One joint-specific questionnaires will be administered to patients depending on the surgery procedure they will be undergoing. Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score - Short Form (HOOS-PS) for patients undergoing hip replacement (6); Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score - Short Form (KOOS-PS) for patients undergoing knee replacement (7); the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form (ASES), for patients undergoing shoulder implants.