Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8732644 | Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Falls are common in the 12Â months preceding total hip or knee surgery. A number of factors are associated with risk of multiple falls and with joint disease severity. Strategies to reduce falls risk should be a priority in the year preceding lower limb joint surgery to optimize presurgery and postsurgery outcomes.
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Authors
Keith D. PhD, Grad Dip Physio, BAppSc (Physio), Elin B. Physio (Hons), Master of Health Information Management, Soula BPhysio (Hons), BSc (Hons), Hylton B. PhD, John MBBS, FRACS, Neil R. MBBS, FRACS, Stephen MBBS, FRACS, FAOrthA, David L. MBBS, FRACP,