Health-related quality of life in total hip and total knee arthroplasty. A qualitative and systematic review of the literature.

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Summary

Overall, total hip and total knee arthroplasties were found to be quite effective in terms of improvement in health-related quality-of-life dimensions, with the occasional exception of the social dimension.

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Published
2004-05-01
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Keywords

Medicine, Osteoarthritis, Physical therapy, Quality of life (healthcare), Total hip replacement

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