Is it time for a systematic and objective assessment of knee laxity? The impact of objective knee laxity after TKA on patient-reported outcomes: a comprehensive review - Summary - MDSpire
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Is it time for a systematic and objective assessment of knee laxity? The impact of objective knee laxity after TKA on patient-reported outcomes: a comprehensive review
To synthesize evidence regarding the link between objective sagittal and coronal laxity, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and clinical outcomes following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Approach:
Literature Search: Conducted a keyword search in Pubmed/MEDLINE and Embase databases for articles related to TKA and knee laxity from inception up to October 15th, 2024, using specific keywords.
Key Findings:
A total of 34 studies were included after screening 6873 articles.
Significant variability in risk of bias was observed across studies, with scores ranging from 10 to 15.
Interpretation:
The review discusses the objective assessment of knee laxity in relation to patient-reported outcomes following TKA, noting that ideal laxity ranges remain inconclusive.
Limitations:
Heterogeneity between studies prevented a systematic review.
Lack of large cohort studies linking PROMs and stability.
Conclusion:
The review emphasizes the need for further research to establish clear links between knee laxity measurements and patient outcomes post-TKA.
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