Total knee replacements increase mobility and motor skills in older patients
Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 20:21
in Health & Medicine
According to a new study from researchers at Duke University, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures performed in older patients with osteoarthritis of the knee result in long-term, significant improvement of physical functioning and motor skills when compared to patients who do not receive TKA.
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