The impact of elective total hip and knee arthroplasty on physical performance in orthogeriatric patients: a prospective intervention study

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-551139
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.55113

Kappenschneider, Tobias

; Bammert, Philip ; Maderbacher, Günther ; Greimel, Felix ; Holzapfel, Dominik Emanuel

; Schwarz, Timo

; Götz, Julia ; Pagano, Stefano ; Scharf, Markus ; Michalk, Katrin ; Grifka, Joachim

; Meyer, Matthias

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Abstract

Background Osteoarthritis is a prevalent condition in older adults that leads to reduced physical function in many patients and ultimately requires hip or knee replacement. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of hip and knee arthroplasty on the physical performance of orthogeriatric patients with osteoarthritis. Methods In this prospective study, we used data from 135 participants ...