Muscle stiffness and recovery after knee or hip replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how muscle stiffness and overall health before surgery affect recovery after knee or hip replacement. It may help doctors better prepare patients for surgery and improve their recovery experience.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years of age or older.
- You are scheduled to have a total knee or hip replacement on one side.
- You are generally healthy or have mild to moderate health conditions (classified as ASA I, II, or III).
- You do not have significant memory or thinking problems.
- You have not had surgery or injury on your arm that would affect muscle measurements.
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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