Introduction Bone density regulation is considered one of the systems affected by thyroid
hormones, leading to low bone density that can result in pathologic fractures, including hip …

Aims For the increasing number of working-age patients undergoing total hip or total knee
arthroplasty (THA/TKA), return to work (RTW) after surgery is crucial. We investigated the …

To investigate factors associated with fulfilment of expectations towards paid employment
after total hip/knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA). Cohort study including preoperatively employed …

Abstract Purpose In a new Finnish Coordinated Return to Work (CRTW) model, patients are
referred to occupational health care after hip or knee arthroplasty. This study evaluated the …

BACKGROUND: The high unemployment rate among people with disabilities (PWDs) can
be attributed to barriers found in the work environment and demands of the job itself. Given …

Background: Despite the global increase in popularity for the use of the Direct Anterior
Approach (DAA) for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), the current beliefs and reasons for its use …

Osteoarthritis is expected to become the most prevalent chronic disorder in the Netherlands
by 2040, with its incidence rising rapidly. Total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA) is …

Background Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most widely performed surgical
procedures and one of the most costeffective and reliably successful orthopedic surgeries …

Objectives There is strong evidence that social support is an important determinant of return
to work (RTW). Little is known about the role of social support in RTW after total hip or knee …