Exploratory analysis of depressive symptom trajectories before and after hip or knee arthroplasty in geriatric patients
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Julia Schiegl
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Philip Bammert
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Günther Maderbacher
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Jan Reinhard
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Stefano Pagano
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Katrin Michalk
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Joachim Grifka
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Tobias Kappenschneider
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March 28, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Investigation of Depressive Symptom Patterns in Geriatric Patients Before and After Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery
At a Glance
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| Target Population | Geriatric patients aged ≥ 70 years with osteoarthritis and multimorbidity, specifically those eligible for THA or TKA. |
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Key Highlights
- Add specific outcomes linked to preoperative depressive symptoms for clarity.
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Patient & Prescribing Data
Geriatric patients aged ≥ 70 years with osteoarthritis and multimorbidity
THA and TKA are associated with measurable decreases in depressive symptoms postoperatively
Clinical Best Practices
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