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Published in: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® 6/2009

01-06-2009 | Symposium: Advanced Techniques for Rehabilitation after Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

Advanced Techniques for Rehabilitation after Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Editorial Comment

Authors: Michael A. Mont, MD, Thorsten M. Seyler, MD

Published in: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® | Issue 6/2009

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Today, more total hip and knee arthroplasties are being performed than in the past as a result of the larger and aging population. In addition, there is a younger, more active population seeking pain relief for disabling arthritis at an earlier age because of the purported success of these procedures. No longer are these procedures performed to simply allow the patient to walk and perform activities of daily living but rather, many patients, including seniors, want to resume an active lifestyle. As such, pain management techniques and rehabilitative efforts need to be enhanced. …
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Title
Advanced Techniques for Rehabilitation after Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Editorial Comment
Authors
Michael A. Mont, MD
Thorsten M. Seyler, MD
Publication date
01-06-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® / Issue 6/2009
Print ISSN: 0009-921X
Electronic ISSN: 1528-1132
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-009-0767-0

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