Osteoarthritis and cartilage
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Osteoarthr. Cartil. · Jul 2019
Meta AnalysisRisk factors for falls in patients with total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Falls are common after total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). While previous studies have investigated various risk factors for falls in patients following THA and TKA, no systematic reviews have summarized these risk factors. Therefore, the current systematic review aimed to summarize evidence regarding risk factors for falls in patients after THA and/or TKA. ⋯ This review summarized both non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors for post-THA/TKA falls. Our findings highlight the importance of developing strategies to lower the falls risk among patients following THA/TKA.