Joint replacement in the lower extremities of the elderly.
Total hip or knee replacement in elderly patients may be advisable to relieve pain, improve joint motion, and increase the overall function. Indications for hip and knee arthroplasty are outlined and possible complications are addressed. Excellent results using both techniques have been reported in the elderly.
D000368:Aged; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006615:Hip / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011859:Radiography