Background Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a cost-effective surgical intervention that
substantially improves quality of life. Recent advances have broadened the indications to …

INTRODUCTION A retrospective study was undertaken of a consecutive cohort of 86
patients (101 hips) under the age of 60 years operated on by a single orthopaedic team …

Background and purpose—While the number of working-age patients undergoing total hip
arthroplasty (THA) is increasing, the effect of the surgery on patients' return to work (RTW) is …

This study was undertaken to investigate the impact of total hip arthroplasty on a patient's
work ability. Fifty-four patients who were in the workforce completed a questionnaire 1 year …

Background Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is increasingly common in younger patients, who
are more likely to be working preoperatively. There is a need for an updated review of the …

Improvements in total hip arthroplasty implant design and advances in bearing materials,
including modern surface arthroplasty, have resulted in these procedures being performed …

Purpose The key factors underscoring safe and early return to work after hip (THA) or knee
(TKA) arthroplasty are poorly defined. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of …

Aims: To investigate the factors, including size of organisation, associated with job loss in
patients awaiting surgery to the hip or knee joint. Methods: A questionnaire was mailed to …

To investigate factors associated with fulfilment of expectations towards paid employment
after total hip/knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA). Cohort study including preoperatively employed …

[b] Background.[/b] Advanced hip osteoarthritis requires total joint replacement surgery to
improve daily activity, including occupational activity. The purpose of this study was to …