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Operation versus work load versus return to work time
| Operation | Work type | Return to work time (weeks ± standard deviation) |
|---|---|---|
| THR | Sedentary | 5.5 ± 3.8 |
| Light | 7 ± 3.1 | |
| Medium | 7.6 ± 3.1 | |
| Heavy | 5.8 ± 3.8 | |
| Very heavy | 6.3 ± 4 | |
| TKR | Sedentary | 6.3 ± 2.4 |
| Light | 7.6 ± 4 | |
| Medium | 7.3 ± 3.4 | |
| Heavy | 9.7 ± 1.5 | |
| Very heavy | 12 ± N/A | |
| UKR | Sedentary | 6 ± 2.4 |
| Light | 8.8 ± 5 | |
| Medium | 3.2 ± 2.1 | |
| Heavy | 4.5 ± 1.5 | |
| Very heavy | 12 ± N/A |
