The Effects of Age On Static and Dynamic Postural Balance After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Purpose: With age, the dysfunctions in somatosensory system cause increases in postural sway. It is not known how static and dynamic balance parameters and postural sway are affected after Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) in elderly people. The aim of this study is to investigate the effectsof age on static and dynamic postural balance after TKA.Methods: Fifty-four patients who underwent TKA were recruited. Of the patients, 26 were in Group 1 (

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