
Arthroplasty
Immediate and partial weight bearing lead to similar outcomes after THA
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Int Orthop. 2012 Apr;36(4):735-40. Epub 2011 Dec 7
30 adult patients with unilateral osteoarthritis of the hip, who received a press fit cup, were randomized to full weight bearing or partial weight bearing for three months. The results from five year follow-up indicated that there were no significant differences between the two groups in regards to micromotion, as assessed with radiostereometry. Importantly, no adverse effects were found at a 5 year follow up in the group that received immediate weight bearing.
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