The Journal of arthroplasty
Stairway to Heavenly Results: Do Stairs Affect Postoperative Recovery After Total Joint Arthroplasty?
H Sadiyya Ingawa, Joshua P Rainey, Claire R Kapron, Brenna E Blackburn, Christopher E Pelt, Christopher L Peters, Jeremy M Gililland, Lucas A Anderson, Michael J Archibeck
Published: 202510.1016/j.arth.2025.11.007
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A common concern for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) or knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the presence of stairs in their home. However, there is currently no evidence to suggest how stairs affect postoperative recovery. The aim…
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