Pre-operative expectation predicts 12-month post-operative outcome among patients undergoing primary total hip replacement in European orthopaedic centres.

OBJECTIVE: Patients' expectations of surgery may be related to outcomes of joint replacement. The aims of this study were to: (1). Identify patient characteristics associated with pre-operative expectations of total hip replacement (THR); (2). Explore whether pre-operative expectations predict...

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Main Authors: Judge, A, Cooper, C, Arden, N, Williams, S, Hobbs, N, Dixon, D, Günther, K, Dreinhoefer, K, Dieppe, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011