A Comparison of Total Hip Replacement in Patients Aged 69 Years or Less and 70 Years or Over

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The significance of age as a criterion to be used when assessing the suitability of a person for total hip replacement was examined. In 49 patients undergoing total hip replacement, those aged 70 yr or over did not benefit significantly less than younger patients in terms of pain relief, improved range of motion in the joint, improved mobility or in regaining independence in the activities of daily life. Despite having more complications than the younger patients, and requiring on average longer hospital stays, age apparently should not be a major consideration when assessing a patient for total hip replacement.

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