Hip and knee replacement in lower limb amputees: a scoping review
Abstract Background There are many consequences of lower limb amputation, including altered biomechanics of gait. It has previously been shown that these can lead to increased rates of osteoarthritis (OA). A common and successful treatment for severe OA is joint replacement. However, it is unclear w...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-07342-z |