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▪ Websites
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Activities after hip replacement. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00356
- Arthroplasty Association of Australia. Position statement on driving after total hip or knee replacement surgery. www.aoa.org.au/About/Subspecialties/Arthroplasty.aspx