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Hermans SMM, Most J, Schotanus MGM, van Santbrink H, Curfs I, van Hemert WLW. Accelerometer-based daily physical activity monitoring in patients with postpartum sacroiliac joint dysfunction: a case-control study. Int Biomech 2024; 11:6-11. [PMID: 39244511 PMCID: PMC11382714 DOI: 10.1080/23335432.2024.2396277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024] Open
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Patients with low back pain caused by sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction have an impaired quality of life, due to reported pain, disability and activity limitations. There is increasing evidence that minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion (MISJF) results in improvement in pain, disability and quality of life in these patients. Some studies have reported improvements in daily physical activity following MISJF but based on bias-prone self-reports. Our aim was to provide objective data on daily physical activity in patients with SIJ dysfunction. Daily physical activity in daily life of participants was measured using a triaxial accelerometer for seven consecutive days, before surgery and 3 months after surgery. Recorded daily activities were the daily number of events and total time spent sitting or lying, standing, walking, cycling, high-activity and number of steps and sit-to-stand transfers. The quality of life was assessed by the validated Dutch EQ-5D-5 L-questionnaire. No statistical differences were observed between daily physical activity in patients with SIJ dysfunction before and 3 months after MISJF. As compared to matched controls, high-intensity physical activity was lower in both the pre- and postoperative period (p = 0.007) for patients with SIJ dysfunction. The quality of life improved significantly in patients after MSIJF, from 0.418 to 0.797 (p = 0.021) but did not reach the level of controls (1.000). Daily physical activity in patients with postpartum SIJ dysfunction does not improve 3 months following MISJF, while quality of life does improve significantly. The discrepancy between these two observations is food for new research.
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- Sem M M Hermans
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, the Netherlands
- Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, the Netherlands
- Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- Department of Neurosurgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- Department of Neurosurgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, the Netherlands
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Hawke LJ, Shields N, Dowsey MM, Choong PFM, Taylor NF. Does a consumer co-designed infographic increase knowledge of physical activity after total knee joint replacement? A randomised controlled trial. Musculoskeletal Care 2023; 21:1497-1506. [PMID: 37817390 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine if a consumer co-designed infographic increased knowledge of physical activity and self-efficacy for exercise after total knee joint replacement surgery. METHODS Forty-four adults with primary knee joint replacement surgery were recruited from a public and a private hospital in Melbourne, Australia. Participants were randomly allocated to an experimental or control group. The experimental group received a consumer co-designed infographic. All participants received usual care. Primary outcome measures were knowledge of physical activity and self-efficacy for exercise. Outcomes were administered at baseline, week 1 and week 6. Semi-structured interviews with experimental group participants explored the acceptability, implementation and efficacy of the infographic. RESULTS There were no between-group differences for knowledge of physical activity at week 1 (MD -0.02 units, 95% CI -0.9 to 0.9) or week 6 (MD 0.01 units, 95% CI -0.9 to 0.9). Self-efficacy for exercise increased at week 1 (MD 14.2 units, 95% CI 2.9-25.4) but was not sustained. Qualitative data showed that the infographic was embraced by some participants but not by others. CONCLUSIONS A consumer co-designed infographic did not improve knowledge of physical activity but may have had a short-term positive effect on self-efficacy for exercise after knee joint replacement. Trial registration ACTRN12621000910808.
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- Lyndon J Hawke
- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
- Allied Health Clinical Research Office, Eastern Health, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia
- University of Melbourne Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- University of Melbourne Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics, St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- University of Melbourne Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics, St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
- Allied Health Clinical Research Office, Eastern Health, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia
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Zhou H, Ngune I, Roberts PA, Della PR. Integrated clinical pathways for lower limb orthopaedic surgeries: An updated systematic review. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:2433-2454. [PMID: 35703679 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to comprehensively synthesise the components of integrated clinical pathways (ICPs) and post-operative outcomes of patients undergone total hip and knee arthroplasty (THA & TKA) and hip fracture surgeries. BACKGROUND Previous systematic reviews examined components and effectiveness of ICPs for lower limb joint replacement and hip fracture surgeries. DESIGN AND METHODS An updated systematic review guided by the Whittemore and Knafl (2005) framework. Electronic databases, Ovid MEDLINE, EBSCOhost-CINAHL, the Cochrane Reviews and Trails, EMBASE and PubMed, were searched from 2007 to 31 January 2021. Due to the heterogeneity of the methods and data collection tools of included studies, pooling of the quantitative data was not possible. Therefore, the included studies were synthesised and presented narratively under subthemes of arthroplasty and hip fracture surgeries. The PRISMA checklist for systematic reviews was used. RESULTS Twenty-four studies met selection criteria with 11 examined ICPs for hip fracture and 13 for the THA and TKA. Twenty-one ICPs were reviewed, and 33 components were extracted. The most frequently included components for hip fracture subgroup were 'discharge disposition arrangement' and 'dedicated personnel and resources'. 'Exercise plan' and 'pain management' were for the arthroplasty subgroup. A significant reduction in the length of stay and post-operative complications were associated with the ICPs. Results were mixed for the effectiveness of ICPs in reducing unplanned hospital admissions, mortality rates, post-operative complications and hospital costs. CONCLUSION The number of ICP components varied across studies. This review could not recommend a one size-fits-all ICP that could be adapted for use for patients undergoing hip fracture and joint replacement surgeries. RELEVANCE FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE This review identified research evidence-based components considered as essential for the inclusion in ICP's for hip fracture and arthroplasty surgeries. Further research is suggested to determine the patient experience and healthcare providers' acceptance of ICPs.
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- Huaqiong Zhou
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Effect of Marital Status on Outcomes Following Total Joint Arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2022; 142:3651-3658. [PMID: 34032892 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-03914-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the specific socioeconomic factor such as marital status has any effect on clinical outcomes and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) after primary total hip (THA) and knee (TKA) arthroplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent primary THA or TKA from January 2019 to August 2019 who answered all PROM questionnaires. Both THA and TKA patients were separated into two groups based on their marital status at the time of surgery (married vs. non-married). Demographics, clinical data, and PROMs (FJS-12, HOOS, JR, KOOS, JR, and VR-12 PCS&MCS) were collected at various time-periods. Demographic differences were assessed using chi-square and independent sample t tests. Clinical data and mean PROMs were compared using multilinear regressions while accounting for demographic differences. RESULTS This study included 389 patients who underwent primary THA and 193 that underwent primary TKA. In the THA cohort, 256 (66%) patients were married and 133 (34%) were non-married. In the TKA cohort, there were 117 (61%) married patients and 76 (39%) non-married patients. Length of stay was significantly shorter for married patients in both the THA (1.30 vs. 1.64; p = 0.002) and TKA (1.89 vs. 2.36; p = 0.024) cohorts. Surgical-time, all-cause emergency department visits, discharge disposition, and 90-day all-cause adverse events (readmissions/revisions) did not statistically differ between both cohorts. Both HOOS, JR and KOOS, JR score improvements from baseline to 1-year did not statistically differ for the THA and TKA cohorts, respectively. Although VR-12 PCS (p = 0.012) and MCS (p = 0.004) score improvement from baseline to 1-year statistically differed for the THA cohort, they did not for the TKA cohort. CONCLUSION Total joint arthroplasty may yield similar clinical benefits in all patients irrespective of their marital status. Although some PROMs statistically differed among married and non-married patients, the differences are likely not clinically significant. Surgeons should continue to assess levels of psychosocial support in their patients prior to undergoing TJA to optimize outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III, Retrospective Cohort Study.
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Alfatafta H, Alfatafta M, Onchonga D, Hammoud S, Khatatbeh H, Zhang L, Boncz I, Lohner S, Molics B. Effect of the knee replacement surgery on activity level based on ActivPAL: a systematic review and meta-analysis study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:576. [PMID: 35705950 PMCID: PMC9199222 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05531-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The knee replacement (KR) surgery aims to restore the activity level and reduce the risk of experiencing disabilities. The outcomes of this surgery are evaluated mainly with subjective tools or low validity objective tools. However, the effect of the surgery on activity level using high validity objective accelerometer is still in question. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to evaluate the benefit of KR surgery alone to enhance physical activity recommendations based on high validity accelerometer. Two independent reviewers evaluated five electronic databases (Cochrane-Central-Register-of-Controlled Trials, EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus) to find relative studies between January 2000 and October 2021. The quality assessments and risk of bias assessments were examined. RESULTS Three articles were included with 202 participants (86 males, 116 females), with an average age of 64 years and an average 32 kg/m2 body mass index. The results found that the number of steps was significantly improved up to 36.35 and 45.5% after 6-months and 1-year of the surgery, respectively. However, these changes did not meet the recommended activity level guideline and could be related to the patients' health status and their activity level before the surgery. No significant changes were seen in sedentary time, standing time, and upright time after 6-months and 1-year follow-ups. Heterogeneity among studies was low to moderate (0-63%). CONCLUSION Knee replacement surgery is an effective treatment for improving patients' quality of life with severe knee injuries. However, various factors impact the success of surgical and achieving maximum benefit of the surgery. One factor, sedentary time, can be reduced by implementing pre-and post-surgery exercise or physical activity recommendations. Further studies are needed to understand the benefit of surgery with or without rehabilitation assessed using high validity monitors.
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- Huda Alfatafta
- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, 7621, Vörösmartyutca 4, Pécs, Hungary.
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- Orthotics and Prosthetics Department, Rehabilitation Sciences School, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, 7621, Vörösmartyutca 4, Pécs, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, 7621, Vörösmartyutca 4, Pécs, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, 7621, Vörösmartyutca 4, Pécs, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, 7621, Vörösmartyutca 4, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Health Insurance, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pecs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Cochrane Hungary, Clinical Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pecs, Pécs, Hungary
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LeDoux CV, Lindrooth RC, Stevens-Lapsley JE. The Impact of Total Joint Arthroplasty on Long-Term Physical Activity: A Secondary Analysis of the Health and Retirement Study. Phys Ther 2022; 102:6380794. [PMID: 34636910 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzab231] [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: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Physical inactivity is the fourth-leading cause of global mortality and is prevalent among people with lower extremity osteoarthritis. Lower extremity osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis type afflicting older adults, and total joint arthroplasty (TJA) performed to address the condition is Medicare's largest annual expense. Despite TJA intervention to address the disabling effects of osteoarthritis, physical activity (PA) level remains stable 6 months after TJA; however, the effect of TJA on long-term PA $(\ge$2 y) in a representative sample of older adults is unknown. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that PA would remain stable in the long term. METHODS In this longitudinal observational study, a probability-weighted difference-in-differences analysis was conducted to observe the predictive margins of nontraumatic hip or knee TJA on levels of vigorous and moderate PA after 2 years. A combined Health and Retirement Study data set of community-dwelling adults who were >55 years old, had symptomatic osteoarthritis, and were in need of TJA between 2008 and 2018 (N = 4652) was used. RESULTS TJA was not associated with vigorous PA ($\delta$ = 2.37; SE = 5.23) or moderate PA ($\delta$ = -2.84; SE = 7.76) after 2 years. CONCLUSION TJA was not associated with increased long-term PA in older adults with osteoarthritis. IMPACT Physical therapists should not assume that there will be a natural increase in PA after functional recovery from TJA procedures. Older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis may benefit from PA screening and promotion practices in physical therapy services. LAY SUMMARY Receiving a total joint replacement does not lead to increased physical activity levels 2 years after surgery.
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- Cherie V LeDoux
- Physical Therapy Program, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Colorado School of Public Health, Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Physical Therapy Program, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,VA Eastern Colorado Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC), Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Bakaa N, Chen LH, Carlesso L, Richardson J, Shanthanna H, Macedo L. Understanding barriers and facilitators of exercise adherence after total-knee arthroplasty. Disabil Rehabil 2021; 44:6348-6355. [PMID: 34397309 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1965232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this qualitative study is to understand the perceived patient barriers and facilitators of post-surgical exercise adherence in patients undergoing TKA. MATERIAL AND METHODS We used an interpretive description approach. Data was gathered using semi-structured qualitative interviews. Participants were interviewed at 8 weeks post-operatively to capture physical, psychological, social and contextual changes and information. Topics that were explored included participants' experience with physical activity and exercise, motivation to perform physical activity, beliefs that exercise will reduce pain, factors that limit their ability to engage in exercise, and the importance of self-regulation in exercise adherence. RESULTS This study identified 4 themes within the WHO adherence framework: patient-related factors, condition-related factors, health care system, and social support. In particular, self-regulation, knowledge of exercise, post-operative complications, comorbidities, social support, and lack of guidance from health care providers were identified as personal and environmental characteristics that influence exercise adherence. CONCLUSION Exercise adherence is a multidimensional, interconnected construct and future research should focus on understanding the factors, particularly health care system, that impact adherence.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONRehabilitation therapists should aim to foster competence and confidence in post-operative rehabilitation by implementing strategies such as positive-reinforcement, goal setting, and increased education regarding the benefits of exercise.Clinical strategies to improve exercise adherence should be implemented both pre-and-post-operatively.Health care providers should clearly discuss post-operative outcomes and expectations (e.g., complications, etc.) with patients prior to surgery.
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- Nora Bakaa
- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Anesthesia, St. Joseph's Hospital, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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Dell'Isola A, Kiadaliri A, Turkiewicz A, Hughes V, Magnusson K, Runhaar J, Bierma-Zeinstra S, Englund M. The impact of first and second wave of COVID-19 on knee and hip surgeries in Sweden. J Exp Orthop 2021; 8:60. [PMID: 34389919 PMCID: PMC8363236 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-021-00382-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the impact of COVID-19 in Sweden on rates of knee and hip surgeries. METHODS We used healthcare data for the population of the southernmost region in Sweden (1.4 million inhabitants). We did an interrupted time-series analysis to estimate changes in rates and trends of joint replacements (JR), arthroscopies, and fracture surgeries for knee or hip in April-December 2020 compared to pre-COVID-19 levels adjusting for seasonal variations. RESULTS We found a drop of 54% (95% CI 42%; 68%) and 42% (95% CI 32%; 52%), respectively, in the rate of JRs and arthroscopies in April 2020 when compared to the counterfactual scenario. This was followed by an increase that brought the rates of JRs and arthroscopies back to their predicted levels also during the beginning of the second wave (November-December 2020). Acute fracture surgeries were largely unaffected, i.e. did not show any decrease as observed for the other surgeries. CONCLUSIONS In southern Sweden, we observed a marked decrease in elective knee and hip surgeries following the first wave of Covid-19. The rates remained close to normal during the beginning of the second wave suggesting that important elective surgeries for patients with end-stage osteoarthritis can still be offered despite an ongoing pandemic provided adequate routines and hospital resources.
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- Andrea Dell'Isola
- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Orthopedics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Wigerthuset, Remissgatan 4, 22185, Lund, Sweden.
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Orthopedics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Wigerthuset, Remissgatan 4, 22185, Lund, Sweden.,Centre for Economic Demography, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Orthopedics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Wigerthuset, Remissgatan 4, 22185, Lund, Sweden
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Orthopedics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Wigerthuset, Remissgatan 4, 22185, Lund, Sweden
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Orthopedics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Wigerthuset, Remissgatan 4, 22185, Lund, Sweden.,Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Cluster for Health Services Research, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of General Practice, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Orthopedics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Wigerthuset, Remissgatan 4, 22185, Lund, Sweden
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Bigalke S, Maeßen TV, Schnabel K, Kaiser U, Segelcke D, Meyer-Frießem CH, Liedgens H, Macháček PA, Zahn PK, Pogatzki-Zahn EM. Assessing outcome in postoperative pain trials: are we missing the point? A systematic review of pain-related outcome domains reported in studies early after total knee arthroplasty. Pain 2021; 162:1914-1934. [PMID: 33492036 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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ABSTRACT The management of acute postoperative pain remains suboptimal. Systematic reviews and Cochrane analysis can assist with collating evidence about treatment efficacy, but the results are limited in part by heterogeneity of endpoints in clinical trials. In addition, the chosen endpoints may not be entirely clinically relevant. To investigate the endpoints assessed in perioperative pain trials, we performed a systematic literature review on outcome domains assessing effectiveness of acute pain interventions in trials after total knee arthroplasty. We followed the Cochrane recommendations for systematic reviews, searching PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase, resulting in the screening of 1590 potentially eligible studies. After final inclusion of 295 studies, we identified 11 outcome domains and 45 subdomains/descriptors with the domain "pain"/"pain intensity" most commonly assessed (98.3%), followed by "analgesic consumption" (88.8%) and "side effects" (75.3%). By contrast, "physical function" (53.5%), "satisfaction" (28.8%), and "psychological function" (11.9%) were given much less consideration. The combinations of outcome domains were inhomogeneous throughout the studies, regardless of the type of pain management investigated. In conclusion, we found that there was high variability in outcome domains and inhomogeneous combinations, as well as inconsistent subdomain descriptions and utilization in trials comparing for effectiveness of pain interventions after total knee arthroplasty. This points towards the need for harmonizing outcome domains, eg, by consenting on a core outcome set of domains which are relevant for both stakeholders and patients. Such a core outcome set should include at least 3 domains from 3 different health core areas such as pain intensity, physical function, and one psychological domain.
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- Stephan Bigalke
- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive and Pain Medicine, Ruhr-University Bochum, BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil gGmbH, Bochum, Germany
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- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- University Pain Centre, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive and Pain Medicine, Ruhr-University Bochum, BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil gGmbH, Bochum, Germany
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive and Pain Medicine, Ruhr-University Bochum, BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil gGmbH, Bochum, Germany
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- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of an Exercise Program for Persons with Total Hip or Total Knee Replacement: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18136732. [PMID: 34201439 PMCID: PMC8268118 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18136732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Total hip replacement (THR) and total knee replacement (TKR) are among the most common elective surgical procedures. There is a large consensus on the importance of physical activity promotion for an active lifestyle in persons who underwent THR or TKR to prevent or mitigate disability and improve the quality of life (QoL) in the long term. However, there is no best practice in exercise and physical activity specifically designed for these persons. The present protocol aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an exercise program (6 month duration) designed for improving quality of life in people who had undergone THR or TKR. This paper describes a randomized controlled trial protocol that involves persons with THR or TKR. The participant will be randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will perform post-rehabilitation supervised training; the control group will be requested to follow the usual care. The primary outcome is QoL, measured with the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36); Secondary outcomes are clinical, functional and lifestyle measures that may influence QoL. The results of this study could provide evidence for clinicians, exercise trainers, and policymakers toward a strategy that ensures safe and effective exercise physical activity after surgery.
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Hawke LJ, Taylor NF, Dowsey MM, Choong PFM, Shields N. In the dark about physical activity - exploring patient perceptions of physical activity after elective total knee joint replacement: a qualitative study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2021; 74:965-974. [PMID: 34057314 DOI: 10.1002/acr.24718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The study aimed to explore patient perceptions of and motivations for physical activity after total knee joint replacement. METHODS Participants were purposively sampled after completing a public outpatient rehabilitation exercise group. Semi-structured interviews were completed with 22 participants (mean age 70 years, 45% women) 6 to 12 months after total knee joint replacement. Interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Themes were identified by an inductive and iterative process of data analysis. RESULTS The main theme to emerge was participants were in the dark about physical activity. Participants were typically not familiar with physical activity guidelines and had difficulty distinguishing between low and moderate-intensity physical activity. Three subthemes were identified: (1) people prioritise participation in meaningful life situations after total knee joint replacement; (2) rehabilitation was perceived to not explicitly address moderate-intensity physical activity levels; and (3) other health and social reasons replaced knee osteoarthritis as barriers to physical activity. CONCLUSION Limited understanding of physical activity recommendations, prioritisation of participation in meaningful life situations, rehabilitation that was impairment focused and other health and social reasons appeared to contribute to low levels of moderate-intensity physical activity for adults after knee joint replacement. Addressing being in the dark about physical activity may be an important first step to increase the effectiveness of behavioural interventions designed to promote physical activity after total knee joint replacement.
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- Lyndon J Hawke
- La Trobe University, Bundoora, and Allied Health Clinical Research Office, Eastern Health, Box Hill, Australia
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- La Trobe University, Bundoora, and Allied Health Clinical Research Office, Eastern Health, Box Hill, Australia
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Validity of Tools to Measure Physical Activity in Older Adults Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Aging Phys Act 2020; 29:651-658. [PMID: 33378742 DOI: 10.1123/japa.2020-0240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Few validated tools exist for measuring physical activity following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) despite the importance of returning to sufficient levels of physical activity post-TKA to achieve health benefits. This study examined the validity of two clinical measures-the Fitbit, a commercially available personal activity monitor, and the Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS), a self-report questionnaire-compared with a reference standard accelerometer, the SenseWearTM Armband (SWA). At 6-month post-TKA, 47 participants wore the Fitbit and SWA for 4 days and then completed the CHAMPS. Moderate-to-good correlation was observed between the Fitbit and SWA for steps (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC] = .79), energy expenditure (ICC = .78), and energy expenditure <3 METS (ICC = .79). Poor-to-moderate correlation was observed between the CHAMPS and SWA (ICC = .43) with the questionnaire reporting lower daily energy expenditures than the SWA. Results showed that Fitbit may be a reasonable measurement tool to measure steps and energy expenditures in older adults following TKA.
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Recommendations for Patients with High Return to Sports Expectations after TKA Remain Controversial. J Clin Med 2020; 10:jcm10010054. [PMID: 33375242 PMCID: PMC7796219 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10010054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Improved surgical techniques and implants in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have led to broader indications for surgical interventions of osteoarthritis of the knee. There is a growing young and active patient subgroup with high return to sports (RTS) expectations after TKA. The current lack of evidence regarding RTS capacity in this patient cohort, requires the consolidation of experts' opinions and experiences to address the special needs among these patients. The aim of this study was to assess current expert opinions in regard to preoperative patient assessment, surgical technique and decision-making and patient counseling for these patients. (2) Methods: We performed a survey among surgeons specialized in arthroplasty with a questionnaire designed to assess current recommendations, surgical techniques, and implant preferences as well as patient counseling in patients with high expectations for RTS after TKA. (3) Results: The majority of surgeons are in favor of return to low-impact sports after TKA within 3 to 6 months. Some even recommend return to high-impact sports. Despite improvement of surgical techniques and implants, we observed no clear preference for a single surgical technique or implant specification in active patients. (4) Conclusions: Current evidence for sports-associated complications after TKA is scarce. Despite a growing array of surgical techniques and implants, the available literature is still controversial with no single surgical technique or TKA design distinguishing itself clearly from others. Surgeons' recommendations are mostly based on their experience and training. Nonetheless, we observed growing faith in modern implants with some surgeons even recommending high-impact sports after TKA.
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Tanaka S, Amano T, Inoue Y, Tanaka R, Ito H, Morikawa S. Does body mass index influence quality-of-life recovery in individuals who underwent total knee arthroplasty: A prospective study. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS, TRAUMA AND REHABILITATION 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/2210491720919433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background/Purpose: To clarify the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and quality-of-life (QOL) recovery in individuals who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods: This prospective cohort study included 80 individuals who underwent TKA. The dependent variable was the Japanese Knee Osteoarthritis Measure used for assessing the QOL, and the independent variables were age, sex, BMI, and the Kellgren–Lawrence grade. A hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used to clarify whether BMI was a significant independent variable after accounting for other factors. Results: Sex was found to be the only significant predictor ( β = 0.29, p < 0.05), and BMI was not related to QOL recovery in individuals who underwent TKA. Conclusion: This result suggests that sex was related to QOL recovery and should be assessed and that BMI was not related to QOL recovery in individuals who underwent TKA. These results may help health-care providers to identify individuals who might struggle with QOL recovery.
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- Shigeharu Tanaka
- Division of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health and Social Services, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Tokoha University, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Research Institute of Health and Welfare, KIBI International University, Takahashi, Okayama, Japan
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- Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Yamaguchi Allied Health College, Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Hohsyasen Daiichi Hospital, Imabari, Ehime, Japan
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Kort NP, Zagra L, Barrena EG, Tandogan RN, Thaler M, Berstock JR, Karachalios T. Resuming hip and knee arthroplasty after COVID-19: ethical implications for wellbeing, safety and the economy. Hip Int 2020; 30:492-499. [PMID: 32635761 PMCID: PMC7345437 DOI: 10.1177/1120700020941232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Reinstating elective hip and knee arthroplasty services presents significant challenges. We need to be honest about the scale of the obstacles ahead and realise that the health challenges and economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are potentially devastating.We must also prepare to make difficult ethical decisions about restarting elective hip and knee arthroplasty. These decisions should be based on the existing evidence-base, reliable data, the recommendations of experts, and regional circumstances.
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico
Galeazzi, Hip Department, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
and Traumatology, Hospital La Paz, Autonomous University of Madrid, Madrid,
Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Royal
United Hospital Bath, Bath, UK
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- Orthopaedic Department, University
General Hospital of Larissa, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Thessalia, Thessalia, Greece,Theofilos Karachalios, Orthopaedic
Department, University General Hospital of Larissa, School of Health
Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Biopolis Mezourlo Region, Larissa,
41110, Greece.
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Liu H, Cong H, Chen L, Wu H, Yang X, Cao Y. Efficacy and Safety of Lower Limb Progressive Resistance Exercise for Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2020; 102:488-501. [PMID: 32569586 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2020.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of progressive resistance exercise (PRE) for patients with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in a meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane's Library, and EMBASE databases. STUDY SELECTION Randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of PRE on mobility and function in patients with TKA. DATA EXTRACTION A random-effects model was applied if significant heterogeneity was detected; otherwise, a fixed-effects model was applied. DATA SYNTHESIS Seven randomized controlled trials. Compared with a rehabilitation program without PRE, physiotherapy including PRE was associated with improvements in the 6-minute walking test (weighed mean difference [WMD], 19.22m; P=.04) with a wide confidence interval (CI, 0.48∼37.95). However, sensitivity analysis by omitting 1 study with preoperative rehabilitation revealed nonsignificant results (WMD, 15.15m; P=.16). Moreover, PRE did not significantly improve the maximal walking speed (WMD, 0.05m/s, 95% CI, 0.00∼0.11; P=.05). However, PRE was associated with improved knee strength of extension (standardized mean difference [SMD], 0.72; 95% CI, 0.47∼0.96; P<.001) and flexion (SMD, 0.47; 95% CI, 0.19∼0.74; P<.001) but not self-reported physical function (SMD, -0.17; 95% CI, -0.37∼0.03; P=.10) or changes in pain score (SMD, 0.11; 95% CI, -0.15∼0.37; P=.40). PRE did not increase the risk of adverse events (risk ratio, 1.19; 95% CI, 0.52∼2.71; P=.68). CONCLUSIONS PRE may lead to improvements in physical function among patients receiving a TKA. PRE leads to higher ultimate strength in the surgical knee and is safe to perform.
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- Heng Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing.
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Sharma S, D'Souza PJJ, Badagabettu S, Vijayan S. Functional outcome and patients' perceived benefits after total knee arthroplasty: A cross-sectional study. Int J Orthop Trauma Nurs 2020; 39:100791. [PMID: 32536593 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2020.100791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Sabina Sharma
- Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Udupi District, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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- Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Udupi District, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Udupi District, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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Thiele K, Hube R. Hip Arthroplasty with Increased Expectancy. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ORTHOPADIE UND UNFALLCHIRURGIE 2019; 159:91-97. [PMID: 31746444 DOI: 10.1055/a-1019-8053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The patient's demands and expectations after total hip arthroplasty have increased significantly. In particular, the athletic function is the focus of the patient's interest, whereby not the basic sports ability is inquired, but also the achievable sports level. The benefits of increased activity with a reduction in cardiovascular mortality and the minimization of osteoporosis risk are contrasted by amplified wear followed by prosthesis loosening. Activities are categorized in low-, intermediate- and high-impact kind of sport. Patient-based influencing factors such as physical condition and expertise in his sport, as well as the self-reference of the surgeon to the desired sport influence the recommendation and advice of the patient. Innovations in prosthesis design and materials technology allow meeting patient's expectations and aiming to improve the return to sport. After total hip arthroplasty, the majority of preoperatively active patients return to athletic activity, although there is a tendency to shift from "high-impact" to "low-impact" sports. The currently recommended sports include swimming, cycling, Nordic walking, sailing, golf, hiking, dancing and cross-country skiing. A limited recommendation exists for tennis (single), alpine skiing, mountain hiking and sportive running. Not recommended are marathon, football, handball, volleyball, basketball, martial arts, high jump, water skiing and rock climbing. The recommendations are based primarily on expert opinions and are in a progressive extension including "high-impact" sports.
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- Kathi Thiele
- Centre for Musculoskeletal Surgery, University Department of Orthopaedics, Charité, Berlin
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James RJE, Walsh DA, Ferguson E. Trajectories of pain predict disabilities affecting daily living in arthritis. Br J Health Psychol 2019; 24:485-496. [PMID: 30955252 PMCID: PMC6916370 DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Revised: 02/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Purpose To examine the interplay between pain and disability in arthritis when adjusting for patient heterogeneity in pain progression. There is consistent evidence to suggest that people experience osteoarthritis heterogeneously, with subgroups of people having different trajectories of pain. However, at present it is unclear how these pain trajectories are related to functional disability. We ask the question: Do levels of disability track changes in pain across different pain trajectories? Methods Secondary analysis of a subset (n = 889) from a cohort of older English adults, representative of the general population (the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing). The relationship between pain and functional disability was compared in three domains of disability: mobility, activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL. These represent increasingly complex forms of self‐care required for independent living. Data analysis compared the heterogeneous analysis of pain (different trajectories) and disability compared to treating pain as a simpler homogenous construct. Results On a population level, pain was significantly positively correlated with increased disability in all three domains, and the relationship remained stable over time. However, when heterogeneity was examined respondents whose pain improved did not show a corresponding improvement in disability in two domains (ADL and mobility). Conclusions These findings highlight how, for some people, alleviating pain, the main symptom of arthritis, might not prevent the persistence or progression of disability. Even when pain improves, further interventions that improve disability are likely to be required. Statement of contribution What is already known on this subject? Pain and functional limitation in daily living are common symptoms of arthritis. Arthritis pain is heterogeneous – there are trajectories of people whose pain gets better or worse. However, to date no study has looked at the relationship between trajectories of arthritis pain and functional disability outside of the minority of people with rheumatoid arthritis.
What does this study add? Treating pain as heterogeneous explained disability better than treating pain as a single entity. Respondents in a trajectory of worsening pain reported functional disability in two domains (mobility and activities of daily living) also got worse over time. People in a trajectory of decreasing pain over time did not experience a reduction in disability, despite pain being the most common reason for why people limit their daily functioning. This suggests further intervention is required for people with arthritis, even when the most visible symptoms have been alleviated.
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- Richard J E James
- School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, UK.,Arthritis UK Pain Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK.,NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, University of Nottingham, UK
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- Arthritis UK Pain Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK.,NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, University of Nottingham, UK.,Academic Rheumatology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, UK.,Arthritis UK Pain Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK
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