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Pritwani S, Pandey S, Shrivastava P, Kumar A, Malhotra R, Maddison R, Devasenapathy N. Challenges in rehabilitation and continuum of care provision after knee replacement: a mixed-methods study from a low- and middle-income country. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:2890-2900. [PMID: 37461195 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2236012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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PURPOSE Continuum-of-care is crucial following knee replacement. This is an understudied area in the context of low- and middle-income countries. We report findings of a mixed-methods study conducted to understand patient's postoperative experiences in following unsupervised home-based physiotherapy protocols and healthcare provider's experiences in providing rehabilitation care. METHODS Consecutive adults (n = 79) scheduled or had undergone knee replacement, attending an urban tertiary care hospital in India completed a 22-item questionnaire to gauge attitude towards physical rehabilitation. We conducted in-depth interviews with nine patients, ten physiotherapists, and three surgeons using a phenomenology approach. Data were interpreted using the capability, opportunity, and motivation-behaviour (COM-B) framework. RESULTS Patients were motivated to do exercises and valued family support during the recovery period. However, they desired physiotherapy support, especially during the early recovery period due to post-operative pain. Healthcare providers reported poor adherence with the exercise regimen and desired a mechanism to monitor patient progress after discharge. Patients and health care providers identified accessibility to rehabilitation centre as a major barrier in availing affordable and reliable physiotherapy services. CONCLUSION There is a need for a continuum of care to improve patient experience during recovery and for health care providers to monitor progress and provide personalised progressive exercise therapy.
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- The George Institute for Global Health India, Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India
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- Department of School of Exercise & Nutrition, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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Gouldin AG, Patel NK, Golladay GJ, Puetzer JL. Advanced glycation end-product accumulation differs by location and sex in aged osteoarthritic human menisci. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2023; 31:363-373. [PMID: 36494052 PMCID: PMC10088070 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2022.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE There is a clear link between increasing age and meniscus degeneration, leading to increased injury, osteoarthritis (OA) progression, and often total knee replacement. Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are non-enzymatic crosslinks and adducts that accumulate in collagen with age, altering tissue mechanics and cell function, ultimately leading to increased injury and inflammation. AGEs, both fluorescent and non-fluorescent, play a central role in age-related degradation of tissues throughout the body; however, little is known about their role in meniscus degeneration. The objective of this study was to characterize changes in aged OA menisci, specifically evaluating zonal AGE accumulation, to gain a better understanding of changes that may lead to age-related meniscal degeneration. METHOD Deidentified human menisci (N = 48, 52-84 years old) were obtained from subjects undergoing total knee replacement. Changes in extracellular matrix (ECM) were assessed by gross morphology, confocal analysis, and biochemical assays. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), glycosaminoglycan (GAG), collagen, and AGE accumulation were compared with patient age, zonal region, and patient sex. RESULTS There were minimal changes in DNA, GAG, and collagen concentration with age or zone. However, collagen fraying and AGEs increased with age, with more AGEs accumulating in the meniscal horns compared to the central body and in male menisci compared to females. CONCLUSIONS Overall, this work provides greater insights into regional changes that occur in human menisci with age and OA. These results suggest AGEs may play a role in the degeneration of the meniscus, with AGEs being a possible target to reduce age-related tears, degeneration, and OA progression.
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- A G Gouldin
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States.
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Sen RK, Shetti V, Mukhopadhyay R, Tripathy SK, Saini G, Dip SK, Raman N, Rana M, Vashishta K, Sharma SK. Satisfaction and Health-Related Quality of Life Following Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Surgeries in Indian Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study. Indian J Orthop 2022; 56:918-926. [PMID: 35547347 PMCID: PMC9043070 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-021-00589-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Recently, the patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) have been considered as the most important assessment tool for surgical outcome evaluation in arthroplasty. However, no study from the Indian subcontinent has evaluated the PROM in the total hip (THA) and knee (TKA) arthroplasties. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study evaluated the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of 1244 North Indian patients following primary THA and TKA who had at least one-year follow-up. This study included 617 patients with 664 THA and 627 patients with 1152 TKA. The patients were asked to answer the EQ-5D-5L questionnaires and EQ-VAS in their own languages. The EQ-5D-5L values were used to derive level frequency scores (LFS) with validated Indian norms of EuroQoL. RESULTS Ninety percent of THA and 82% of TKA patients rated excellent HRQoL using EQ-VAS. The regression analysis revealed age, gender, etiology and brand of prosthesis had a significant impact on EQ-5D-5L following THA. However, gender and simultaneous bilateral surgery were found to be important predictors of outcome in TKA. The mean value of LFS for THA was 0.95 ± 0.12 and TKA was 0.88 + 0.24 (p < 0.001). However, There was no difference in LFS between THA and TKA when only elderly patients (> 60 years) were considered (p = 0.168). CONCLUSION THA patients reported better HRQoL than TKA in the Indian subcontinent. One of the factors for a better outcome in hip arthroplasty was the relatively younger age of the patients. Patients above 60 years of age reported similar levels of statisfactior in both THA and TKA. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43465-021-00589-x.
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- Ramesh K. Sen
- grid.429234.a0000 0004 1792 2175Institute of Orthopaedics, Max Hospital Mohali, Punjab, 160055 India
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- grid.429234.a0000 0004 1792 2175Institute of Orthopaedics, Max Hospital Mohali, Punjab, 160055 India
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- grid.429234.a0000 0004 1792 2175Institute of Orthopaedics, Max Hospital Mohali, Punjab, 160055 India
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- grid.429234.a0000 0004 1792 2175Institute of Orthopaedics, Max Hospital Mohali, Punjab, 160055 India
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- grid.429234.a0000 0004 1792 2175Institute of Orthopaedics, Max Hospital Mohali, Punjab, 160055 India
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- grid.429234.a0000 0004 1792 2175Institute of Orthopaedics, Max Hospital Mohali, Punjab, 160055 India
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- grid.429234.a0000 0004 1792 2175Institute of Orthopaedics, Max Hospital Mohali, Punjab, 160055 India
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- grid.429234.a0000 0004 1792 2175Institute of Orthopaedics, Max Hospital Mohali, Punjab, 160055 India
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- grid.261674.00000 0001 2174 5640Department of Statistics and Ex-Coordinator, Centre for Systems Biology and Bioinformatics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014 India
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Shah VI, Pachore JA, Upadhyay S, Shah K, Seth A, Kshatriya A, Patil J, Gujjar P, Kantesariya M. Predictors of 90-Day All-Cause Morbidity, Mortality and Poor Functional Outcome Scores Following Elective Total Knee Arthroplasty in a High-Volume Setting: A Prospective Cohort Study. Indian J Orthop 2021; 56:646-654. [PMID: 35342533 PMCID: PMC8921405 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-021-00559-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The primary objective was to ascertain the predictors of 90-day all-cause morbidity, mortality and poor functional outcome scores following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). MATERIAL AND METHOD The study population comprised 3645 patients who underwent elective primary unilateral TKA at our institution. Demographic variables, Body Mass Index (BMI), American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade and the Deyo-Charlson comorbidity scores were ascertained. The Functional outcomes, perioperative complications, mortality and readmission rates were monitored prospectively for 90 days and analysed. Patients were assessed twice: at baseline and at 90 days postoperatively. Odds ratio and the corresponding 95% confidence intervals were calculated to quantify the risk. A p < 0.05 for two-tailed tests were considered significant. RESULT The 90-day mortality rate was 0.08% (all males) and 3.95% of the patients experienced one or the other complications. The majority of patients reported excellent-to-poor scores at 90-day follow-up VAS (8.85 ± 1.02 vs. 2.65 ± 1.15; p < 0.0001) and KSS scores (42.96 ± 5.90 vs. 80.52 ± 4.15; p < 0.0001). The early readmission rate was 0.96%. Infection was being the primary reason. Age > 70 years; Deyo-Charlson co-morbidity score ≥ 4, ASA grade-III, Diabetes Mellitus, BMI > 35, Cardiac Issues and Male gender were significant predictors of early morbidity and mortality. Female, Deyo-Charlson comorbidity score ≥ 4, ASA grade-III, BMI > 35, Age > 75 years and poor preoperative scores were significantly associated with poor functional outcome. CONCLUSION The present study explicates the relative importance of predictors on morbidity, mortality and functional outcome. Efforts to minimize morbidity and mortality should concentrate more on elderly male patients, and those with high Deyo-Charlson comorbidity score, BMI and ASA grade.
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- Vikram Indrajit Shah
- Department of Knee and Hip Arthroplasty, Shalby Hospitals, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
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- Department of Hip Arthroplasty, Shalby Hospitals, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh India
- Department of Trauma and Joints, Shalby Hospitals, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh India
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- Department of Knee and Hip Arthroplasty, Shalby Hospitals, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
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- Department of Knee and Hip Arthroplasty, Shalby Hospitals, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
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- Department of Knee and Hip Arthroplasty, Shalby Hospitals, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
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- Department of Knee and Hip Arthroplasty, Shalby Hospitals, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
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- Department of Knee and Hip Arthroplasty, Shalby Hospitals, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
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Moretti B, Spinarelli A, Varrassi G, Massari L, Gigante A, Iolascon G, Benedetti MG, Moretti AM. Influence of sex and gender on the management of late-stage knee osteoarthritis. Musculoskelet Surg 2021; 106:457-467. [PMID: 34363604 DOI: 10.1007/s12306-021-00725-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The exact nature of sex and gender differences in knee osteoarthritis (OA) among patient candidates for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains unclear and requires better elucidation to guide clinical practice. The purpose of this investigation was to survey physician practices and perceptions about the influence of sex and gender on knee OA presentation, care, and outcomes after TKA. METHODS The survey questions were elaborated by a multidisciplinary scientific board composed of 1 pain specialist, 4 orthopedic specialists, 2 physiatrists, and 1 expert in gender medicine. The survey included 5 demographic questions and 20 topic questions. Eligible physician respondents were those who treat patients during all phases of care (pain specialists, orthopedic specialists, and physiatrists). All survey responses were anonymized and handled via remote dispersed geographic participation. RESULTS Fifty-six physicians (71% male) accepted the invitation to complete the survey. In general, healthcare professionals expressed that women presented worse symptomology, higher pain intensity, and lower pain tolerance and necessitated a different pharmacological approach compared to men. Pain and orthopedic specialists were more likely to indicate sex and gender differences in knee OA than physiatrists. Physicians expressed that the absence of sex and gender-specific instruments and indications is an important limitation on available studies. CONCLUSIONS Healthcare professionals perceive multiple sex and gender-related differences in patients with knee OA, especially in the pre- and perioperative phases of TKA. Sex and gender bias sensitivity training for physicians can potentially improve the objectivity of care for knee OA among TKA candidates.
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- B Moretti
- Department of Medical Sciences of Basis, Neurosciences and Organs of Sense, General Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Study of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Unit, AOU Policlinico Consorziale Hospital, P.zza G. Cesare 11, 70124, Bari, BA, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Specialty Surgical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Clinical Orthopedics, Department of Clinical and Molecular Science, Università Politecnica Delle Marche and Ospedali Riuniti Ancona, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties and Dentistry, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, IRCCS-Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Italian Group for Health and Gender, Bari, Italy
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Thati S. Gender Differences in Osteoarthritis of Knee: An Indian Perspective. J Midlife Health 2021; 12:16-20. [PMID: 34188421 PMCID: PMC8189341 DOI: 10.4103/jmh.jmh_35_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The global burden of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is on the rise with advancing age, as life expectancy is improving worldwide. The literature shows a higher prevalence and incidence of KOA in women. The gender differences are seen not only in the developing world but also in the developed world. KOA at advanced stage can be quite disabling affecting the individuals' functioning capacity. The available treatment modalities can improve the quality of life significantly. The aim of this review is to study the gender differences in epidemiological and clinical aspects of KOA in Indian population. METHODS The keywords "knee osteoarthritis, Gender, India," "knee osteoarthritis, Sex, India," and "knee osteoarthritis, Prevalence, India" are used for data search for retrieving data from Indian studies in MEDLINE and Google Scholar. The broad inclusion criteria were clinical and radiological diagnosis of KOA, inclusive of both men and women and excluded articles with rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, and secondary causes of arthritis. RESULTS A total of 18 articles were found to fulfill the broad inclusive criteria. Majority of the articles were cross-sectional prevalence studies either done in a community setup or in tertiary care hospitals. The overall prevalence of KOA in these studies ranges from 27.1% to 66.1%, depending on the lower age limit of the study population. Postmenopausal women are affected more than premenopausal women. High body mass index, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and osteoporosis were the common comorbid conditions. DISCUSSION & CONCLUSION The gender difference in the incidence and prevalence is seen in several cross-sectional studies and case series in the Indian literature. However, there is a paucity of data on clinical presentation, progression of the diseases, disability scoring at various stages of the KOA, and management.
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- Srinivas Thati
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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