Assessing function in patients undergoing joint replacement: a study protocol for a cohort study

Assessing function in patients undergoing joint replacement: a study protocol for a cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Joint replacement is an effective intervention for people with advanced arthritis, although there is an important minority of patients who do not improve post-operatively. There is a need for robust evidence on outcomes after surgery...

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Main Authors: Wylde Vikki, Blom Ashley W, Bolink Stijn, Brunton Luke, Dieppe Paul, Gooberman-Hill Rachael, Grimm Bernd, Mann Cindy, Lenguerrand Erik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Joint replacement
Hip
Knee
Disability
Pain
Function
Outcome
Self-report
Performance tests
Motion analysis
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/220

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