Femoral head diameter does not influence gait recovery or hip function in THA
Femoral head diameter does not influence gait recovery or hip function in THA
No difference in gait recovery after THA with different head diameters: a prospective randomized study
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Dec;471(12):3830-7. doi: 10.1007/s11999-013-2926-6Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty female patients with unilateral primary hip osteoarthritis undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) were randomized to receive treatment using a prosthetic femoral head with a diameter of either (1) 28 mm, (2) 36 mm, or (3) between 42-48 mm). The purpose of this study was to determine whether the diameter of the femoral head used in THA affects gait recovery and hip function. After a follow-u...
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