Improved Walking Steadiness Following total Hip Arthroplasty Compared to Total Knee Arthroplasty
This study, the first to utilize Apple HealthKit data to compare TKA and THA recovery, found that THA patients exhibit better steadiness and balance recovery at 6 and 12 months. These findings suggest that balance-focused rehabilitation may benefit TKA patients. Wearable technology provides valuable, objective insights, enabling personalized guidance and enhancing patient outcomes.
Authors
- Samuel Rosas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7330-3753)
- David N. Kugelman
- Sean P. Ryan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4079-969X)
- Michael P. Bolognesi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1414-6863)
- Kevin A. Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8296-1152)
- Samuel S. Wellman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3022-2264)
- Thorsten M. Seyler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1157-132X)
- Sharrieff Shah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1125-3679)
Institutions
- Thomas Jefferson University (US)
- Duke University (US)
- Rothman Institute (US)
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Arthroplasty Today
- Published
- 2025-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2025.101802
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.02