Publications by authors named "Monika Engdal"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to track the mobility progression of hip fracture patients during their first year of recovery, using data gathered from four clinical trials involving 717 patients aged 65 and older.
- Researchers utilized body-fixed sensors to monitor mobility through metrics such as total walking duration, maximum steps, and sit-to-stand transfers over the year post-surgery.
- Findings revealed that mobility metrics improved at different rates, with walking duration peaking around 36 weeks, while maximum steps and transfers stabilized earlier, indicating distinct patterns in mobility recovery after a hip fracture.
Introduction: Sex differences are commonly reported for hip fracture incidence rates and recovery. Current knowledge about mobility recovery after hip fracture involves clinical assessments of physical capacity or patient-reported outcomes. Information on mobility performance during daily life is missing but relevant to evaluate patients' recovery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Muscle weakness due to trauma from the surgical approach is anticipated to affect the ability of the patient to undertake daily physical activity early after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The objective of this study was to compare daily physical activity on days 1 to 4 after discharge, in patients following THA performed by 1 of 3 surgical approaches.
Design: A cohort study included 60 hip osteoarthritis patients, scheduled for THA, allocated to direct lateral approach, posterior approach, or anterior approach.
Background And Purpose: Minimizing the decrease in muscular strength after total hip arthroplasty (THA) might allow patients to recover faster. We evaluated muscular strength in patients who were operated on using 3 surgical approaches. PATIENTS AND METHODs: In a prospective cohort study, 60 patients scheduled for primary THA were allocated to the direct lateral, posterior, or anterior approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Fast-track has become a well-known concept resulting in improved patient satisfaction and postoperative results. Concerns have been raised about whether increased efficiency could compromise safety, and whether early hospital discharge might result in an increased number of complications. We present 1-year follow-up results after implementing fast-track in a Norwegian university hospital.
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