Preoperative Factors Associated With Falls Following Total Hip Arthroplasty in Older Adults
This longitudinal cohort study identified multiple independent factors associated with fall occurrences within one year post-THA. Findings highlight the opportunity to address modifiable factors and provide individuals with tailored discharge planning and management strategies (eg, fall prevention programs) to reduce fall risk.
Authors
- Jing Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8881-9664)
- Andrew A. Kritselis
- Alison H. Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7309-9687)
- Abel Kho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1993-5634)
- Craig P. Hensley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4488-1332)
- Jungwha Julia Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0806-0847)
Institutions
- Northwestern University (US)
- Northwestern Medicine (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ACR Open Rheumatology
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/acr2.70091
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Northwestern University
- National Institutes of Health