A National Analysis of Complications Following Total Hip Replacement in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a high risk of osteoporosis and fractures. The incidence rate of hip fracture has steadily increased over time and is a major common event in patients with osteoporosis and COPD. Total hip replacement (THR) is commonly performed in pati...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Health
2016
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4998405/ |