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THA: No difference in body composition or BMD using full vs. partial weight-bearing rehab
August 2013
THA: No difference in body composition or BMD using full vs. partial weight-bearing rehab
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effects of Postoperative Weight-Bearing on Body Composition and Bone Mineral Density after Uncemented Total Hip Arthroplasty
J Rehabil Med. 2013 May 3;45(5):498-503. doi: 10.2340/16501977-1140Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
39 patients diagnosed with unilateral hip osteoarthritis undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) (33 of which completed the final follow-up) were randomized to perform either a full or partial weight-bearing rehabilitation protocol for 3 months, to examine the effects of these rehabilitation techniques on bone mineral density (BMD) and body composition (BC). Results indicated that there was no di...
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