Research Progress on Gait and Balance Function in Patients after Total Hip Arthroplasty
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Total Hip Arthroplasty, Gait, Balance, RehabilitationAbstract
Total hip arthroplasty is regarded as the ultimate intervention for end-stage hip diseases, and its main role is to relieve pain and rebuild hip function. However, abnormal gait and balance disorders are still common in patients after surgery, and even leave dysfunction for a long time, which seriously affects the physiological function and social and psychological health of patients. In recent years, with the development of precision medicine and rehabilitation medicine, the research on gait and balance function of patients after total hip arthroplasty has attracted more and more attention, and the relevant research is becoming more refined and individualized. This article reviews the research progress of gait and balance function in patients after hip replacement by exploring the mechanism, influencing factors, adverse effects, evaluation methods and intervention strategies of gait and balance abnormalities in patients after hip replacement.
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