Correction: Patient-Reported Quality of Life in Individuals Experiencing Ecchymosis After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Overview
This report corrects numerical typographical errors in the results of a study assessing patient-reported quality of life following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with ecchymosis.
Background
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common surgical procedure for knee osteoarthritis, and understanding patient-reported outcomes is essential for evaluating its effectiveness. Ecchymosis, or bruising, can occur postoperatively and may impact patients' quality of life and recovery. Accurate reporting of patient data is crucial for ensuring the reliability of clinical findings.
Data Highlights
All data in Table 1 are correct and consistent with the original study dataset. The total sample size is n = 138.
Key Findings
Correction made to the number of osteoarthritis cases from 130 to 122.
Patient demographics include 15 male and 123 female participants.
Mean age of participants is 67.91 ± 7.24 years (range: 51–84).
63 cases involved the left knee and 75 cases involved the right knee.
Mean BMI of participants is 25.57 ± 3.85 kg/m2.
Clinical Implications
Clinicians should ensure accurate reporting of patient data to maintain the integrity of clinical studies. Understanding the impact of ecchymosis on patient-reported outcomes can inform postoperative care and management strategies.
Conclusion
The correction clarifies patient baseline descriptions without altering the study's conclusions regarding quality of life after TKA.
