Craig Hensley

INTRODUCTION In the United States, approximately 500,000 total hip arthroplasties (THAs) are performed annually; this number is projected to rise to 1,429,000 by 2040.1 Falls are a significant concern after THA and affect 23% to 42% of patients within the first year after surgery, with older adults at highest risk.2-5 The risk of multiple falls within two years post-THA is twice as high as those undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA)6 and nearly 2.5 times higher than age-matched controls.4...