title: Sports after total joint replacement.
abstract: Functional return after total joint replacement is the goal of the patient and orthopedic surgeon. Return to sports is possible and encouraged following replacement surgery. However, appropriate guidelines need to be followed to prevent complications. Overuse or a too rapid return to strenuous activity has been shown to result in an increased tendency for loosening of the prosthetic components. Recommendations for a safe return to sport activity are outlined.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Cirincione
mesh_terms: D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D013177:Sports