Assistive devices, hip precautions, environmental modifications and training to prevent dislocation and improve function after hip arthroplasty (Review)

Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most common orthopaedic operations performed worldwide. Painful osteoarthritis of the hip is the primary indication for THA. Following THA, people have conventionally been provided with equipment, such as raised toilet seats and chairs, and edu...

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Main Authors: Smith, Toby O., Jepson, Paul, Beswick, Andrew, Sands, Gina, Drummond, Avril E.R., Davis, Edward T., Sackley, Catherine Mary
Format: Article
Published: Wiley 2016
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/35430/