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Do Hip Precautions Matter After Posterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty With Capsular Repair? A Randomized Control Trial.
The Journal of arthroplasty·April 27, 2026·PMID 42055222
Why it mattersHip precautions are widely prescribed but lack strong evidence. This large RCT suggests they may not reduce dislocation risk when capsular repair is performed, while potentially hindering early recovery.
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