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- Title
Osteoporosis and Total Hip Arthroplasty: An Update.
- Authors
Lee, Michael B.; Schmale, Gregory A.; Porter, Mark; Leopold, Seth S.
- Abstract
The article presents a reprint of the article "Osteoporosis and Total Hip Arthroplasty: An Update," which appeared in a 2006 issue of "Advances in Osteoporotic Fracture Management." It discusses the use of total hip arthroplasty (THA) in the treatment of osteoporosis in elderly patients. The surgical procedure is considered risky in the elderly compared with joint replacement in younger patients.
- Subjects
PUBLISHED reprints; TOTAL hip replacement; OSTEOPOROSIS treatment; MEDICAL care for older people; SURGERY; MUSCULOSKELETAL system
- Publication
Current Medical Literature: Rheumatology, 2007, Vol 26, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0261-3360
- Publication type
Article