Balance and Walking After Knee Replacement Surgery
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This study looks at how women walk, keep their balance, and avoid falling after knee replacement surgery. Researchers want to understand these movement patterns to help improve recovery and safety.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 60 or older
- You are past menopause (no longer having periods)
- You have had one knee replaced (not both)
- You can think clearly and remember things (score of 24 or higher on a memory test)
- You do not have diabetes
- You are willing to volunteer and have no serious complications from surgery like blood clots or infections
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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