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- Title
Preoperative supraphysiological testosterone in older men undergoing knee replacement surgery.
- Authors
Amory, John K; Chansky, Howard A; Chansky, Kari L; Camuso, Matthew R; Hoey, Chris T; Anawalt, Bradley D; Matsumoto, Alvin M; Bremner, William J
- Abstract
Older patients undergoing knee replacement surgery can recover more slowly than younger patients and require extended rehabilitation. Because administration of supraphysiological testosterone (T) dramatically increases strength, we hypothesized that preoperative T therapy would improve functional recovery and reduce hospital stay in older men undergoing knee replacement surgery.
- Publication
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 2002, Vol 50, Issue 10, p1698
- ISSN
0002-8614
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1046/j.1532-5415.2002.50462.x