Hip and knee arthroplasty surgery does not change physical activity

Introduction: Most people with moderate to severe osteoarthritis, who undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery gain substantial improvements in pain, physical function and quality of life. Findings from this research suggest health professionals should not assume...

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Published in:Journal of science and medicine in sport 2013-12, Vol.16, p.e46-e47
Main Authors: Harding, P, Holland, A, Hinman, R, Delany, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthritis
Exercise
Joint surgery
Knee
Medical personnel
Pain
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Quality of life
Sports Medicine
Surgery
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Summary:Introduction: Most people with moderate to severe osteoarthritis, who undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery gain substantial improvements in pain, physical function and quality of life. Findings from this research suggest health professionals should not assume improvements in self-reported measures of: pain, physical function, quality...
ISSN:1440-2440
1878-1861
DOI:10.1016/j.jsams.2013.10.112