Total knee arthroplasty improves sports activity and the patient-reported functional outcome at mid-term follow-up - Takeaways - MDSpire

Total knee arthroplasty improves sports activity and the patient-reported functional outcome at mid-term follow-up

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  • Amit Meena

  • Christian Hoser

  • Elisabeth Abermann

  • Caroline Hepperger

  • Akshya Raj

  • Christian Fink

  • June 11, 2022

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    Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is effective for end-stage osteoarthritis, improving sports activity and functional outcomes at mid-term follow-up.

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    Patients often seek to return to sports after TKA, which enhances physical health and social interaction, but surgeons advise caution regarding high-impact activities.

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    The study analyzed sports participation, functional outcomes, age-related activity levels, and prosthesis survivorship in patients undergoing TKA.

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    Results indicated that TKA positively affects sports participation and functional outcomes, with younger patients showing better activity levels.

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    The study included 182 patients who underwent primary TKA, with evaluations conducted at multiple time points to assess outcomes and activity levels.

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Total knee arthroplasty improves sports activity and the patient-reported functional outcome at mid-term follow-up

  • by Amit Meena, Christian Hoser, Elisabeth Abermann, Caroline Hepperger, Akshya Raj, Christian Fink

  • June 11, 2022

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