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Ickert EC, Griswold D, Ross O, Dudash S, Duchon C, Learman K. Effects of kinesiotaping during early post-operative rehabilitation in individuals who underwent a total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials. Clin Rehabil 2024; 38:732-748. [PMID: 38321770 DOI: 10.1177/02692155241230894] [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] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To report the treatment effects of early use kinesiotaping on pain, range of motion, mobility, and edema outcomes following total knee arthroplasty. DATA SOURCES Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMED, SPORTDiscus, Biosis Citation Index, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature were searched for potential randomized control trials from inception to 8 January 2024. REVIEW METHODS Randomized control trials evaluating the effect of kinesiotaping published in English were included. Reference lists for relevant reviews were searched. Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool. Certainty of evidence was determined using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach. RESULTS Seven articles totaling 534 participants were included for meta-analysis. Kinesiotaping with standard rehabilitation when compared to standard rehabilitation alone had very low certainty of evidence in pain and knee flexion range of motion. Kinesiotaping was favored at post-operative days two to four for pain (P = 0.03, standard mean difference = -0.77 [-1.45, -0.09]) and range of motion (P = 0.002, standard mean difference = -0.24 [-0.44, -0.03]). Kinesiotaping was favored at post-operative days six to eight for pain (P = 0.02, standard mean difference = -0.76 [-1.41, -0.12]) and range of motion (P = 0.04, standard mean difference = -0.63 [-1.22, -0.04]). Edema and mobility could not be meta-analyzed. CONCLUSION The use of kinesiotaping early in post-operative rehabilitation could be a useful modality for reducing pain and increasing the range of knee flexion, however, the certainty of evidence is very low.
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- Edmund C Ickert
- Department of Graduate Studies in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH, USA
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- Youngstown State University, OH, USA
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Wong AYY, Ong MTY, Choi TL, Lam GYT, He X, Yu M, Choi BCY, Fong DTP, Yung PSH. Comparison of the in vivo kinematics between robotic-assisted Bi-cruciate retaining and Bi-cruciate stabilised total knee arthroplasty. Int J Med Robot 2024; 20:e2655. [PMID: 38922786 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2655] [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: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Up to 20% of patients remain unsatisfied after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), prompting the development of new implants. Bi-Cruciate Retaining (BCR) TKA preserves both the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), with the ACL beneficial for its proprioceptive qualities. The Bi-Cruciate Stabilised (BCS) TKA substitutes the ACL and PCL with a unique dual cam-post mechanism. Robotics improve accuracy and facilitate technically demanding TKA. METHODS This was a retrospective case-control study recruited from two centres. Measured outcomes included kinematic analysis, proprioception, and functional outcomes. RESULTS There was a significantly larger maximum flexion angle and range of flexion to extension in sit-to-stand and stairs in BCR when compared to BCS. Further analysis revealed more similarities between BCR and normal native knees. Proprioception and functional scores did not have any statistical difference. CONCLUSION BCR TKA demonstrated better knee flexion in weight-bearing active range of motion and showed similarities with normal knee kinematics.
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- Ashley Ying-Ying Wong
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Tai Po, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Tai Po, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
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Bolander RP, Mangal RK, Pierce AG, Stulberg SD, D'Apuzzo MR, Hernandez VH. Normative Values for Daily Functional Recovery Patterns Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2024:S0883-5403(24)00543-6. [PMID: 38823517 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.05.071] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Wearable devices provide the ability for clinical teams to continuously monitor patients' rehabilitation progress with objective data. Understanding expected recovery patterns following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) enables prompt identification of patients failing to meet these milestones. The aim of this study was to establish normative values for daily functional recovery in the first 6 weeks after TKA using a wearable device. METHODS This prospective study included patients who underwent TKA between 2020 and 2023, treated by 11 surgeons from 8 institutions. Eligible participants were aged 18 or older, had a primary unilateral TKA, and owned a smartphone. Knee range of motion, total daily steps, cadence, and device usage were measured continuously over 6 weeks. Statistical analysis included analysis of variance using post hoc Tukey honest significant difference tests. RESULTS The cohort of 566 participants had a mean age of 65 and 69 for men and women, respectively (range, 50 to 80). Women comprised 61% (n = 345) of study participants. There were 82% of women and 90% of men who had a body mass index > 30. The average daily wear time of the device was 12 hours (±4) for a total of 45 days (±27). Recovery was nonlinear, with the greatest gains in the first 3 weeks postsurgery for all metrics. Men demonstrated greater total daily step counts and cadence when compared to women. Obese patients demonstrated poorer performance when compared to lower body mass index patients. CONCLUSIONS To our knowledge, this study presents the first normative data for tracking daily functional recovery in TKA patients using wearable sensors. Standardizing the TKA recovery timeline allows surgeons to isolate factors affecting patients' healing processes, accurately counsel them preoperatively, and intervene more promptly postoperatively when rehabilitation is not within standard recovery parameters.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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Pongkunakorn A, Jantharagsarangsee T, Triamsasithorn P. Anterior cortical line of femur and tibia is more accurate than mid-shaft line to determine knee extension angle relative to sagittal mechanical axis during total knee arthroplasty. J Orthop Sci 2024; 29:867-873. [PMID: 37188607 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2023.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Accurate assessment of knee extension angle relative to sagittal mechanical axis (SMA) during TKA is usually obtained by computer navigation. Whether the lines along anterior cortex of distal femur and proximal tibia in short-knee imaging are accurate in determining knee extension angle has not been investigated. METHODS A prospective study was conducted on 106 patients (116 knees) who underwent primary TKA. After complete anesthetization, the leg was elevated 30° and short-knee lateral fluoroscopy was performed. The angles between the anterior cortical line (ACL), and between the mid-shaft line (MSL) of the femur and tibia, were measured. After surgical exposure and bony registration into OrthoPilot navigation system, the leg was elevated again and degree of knee extension was recorded. The angles determined using three methods were compared. RESULTS The mean extension angle observed by OrthoPilot (5.0° ± 6.8°, range -8°-25°) was not different from ACL method (5.3° ± 7.0°, range -8.1°-24.3°) (p = 0.811), but higher than MSL method (1.7° ± 7.1°, range -13.2°-18.1°) (p < 0.001). The mean absolute difference of ACL method from OrthoPilot was 0.2° ± 1.8° (range 0.0°-5.0°; 95%CI 0.0°-2.0°), and MSL method from OrthoPilot was 3.2° ± 2.6° (range 0.1°-8.2°; 95%CI 2.7°-3.7°). Measurement differences within 2° were found in 83.6% (97/116) and 37.9% (44/116) in the ACL and MSL method respectively (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION ACL of femur and tibia in a short-knee imaging is more accurate than MSL for determining knee extension angle relative to SMA. ACL can be assessed intraoperatively as the anterior cutting surface of distal femur after bone cut during TKA and the palpable anterior tibial crest. This ACL measurement in a pre- or postoperative radiograph provides the minimal detectable change of 3.5° and helpful in clinical research that requires high precision measurement.
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- Anuwat Pongkunakorn
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lampang Hospital and Medical Education Center, 280 Paholyothin Road, Mueang District, Lampang, 52000, Thailand.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lampang Hospital and Medical Education Center, 280 Paholyothin Road, Mueang District, Lampang, 52000, Thailand.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lampang Hospital and Medical Education Center, 280 Paholyothin Road, Mueang District, Lampang, 52000, Thailand.
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Silva MDC, Woodward AP, Fearon AM, Perriman DM, Spencer TJ, Couldrick JM, Scarvell JM. Minimal clinically important change of knee flexion in people with knee osteoarthritis after non-surgical interventions using a meta-analytical approach. Syst Rev 2024; 13:50. [PMID: 38303000 PMCID: PMC10832130 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-023-02393-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Minimal clinically important change (MCIC) represents the minimum patient-perceived improvement in an outcome after treatment, in an individual or within a group over time. This study aimed to determine MCIC of knee flexion in people with knee OA after non-surgical interventions using a meta-analytical approach. METHODS Four databases (MEDLINE, Cochrane, Web of Science and CINAHL) were searched for studies of randomised clinical trials of non-surgical interventions with intervention duration of ≤ 3 months that reported change in (Δ) (mean change between baseline and immediately after the intervention) knee flexion with Δ pain or Δ function measured using tools that have established MCIC values. The risk of bias in the included studies was assessed using version 2 of the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomised trials (RoB 2). Bayesian meta-analytic models were used to determine relationships between Δ flexion with Δ pain and Δ function after non-surgical interventions and MCIC of knee flexion. RESULTS Seventy-two studies (k = 72, n = 5174) were eligible. Meta-analyses included 140 intervention arms (k = 61, n = 4516) that reported Δ flexion with Δ pain using the visual analog scale (pain-VAS) and Δ function using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index function subscale (function-WOMAC). Linear relationships between Δ pain at rest-VAS (0-100 mm) with Δ flexion were - 0.29 (- 0.44; - 0.15) (β: posterior median (CrI: credible interval)). Relationships between Δ pain during activity VAS and Δ flexion were - 0.29 (- 0.41, - 0.18), and Δ pain-general VAS and Δ flexion were - 0.33 (- 0.42, - 0.23). The relationship between Δ function-WOMAC (out of 100) and Δ flexion was - 0.15 (- 0.25, - 0.07). Increased Δ flexion was associated with decreased Δ pain-VAS and increased Δ function-WOMAC. The point estimates for MCIC of knee flexion ranged from 3.8 to 6.4°. CONCLUSIONS The estimated knee flexion MCIC values from this study are the first to be reported using a novel meta-analytical method. The novel meta-analytical method may be useful to estimate MCIC for other measures where anchor questions are problematic. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42022323927.
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- M Denika C Silva
- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, 2617, Australia.
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australia.
- Department of Physiotherapy, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Werahera, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, 2617, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, 2617, Australia
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australia
- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, 2617, Australia
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australia
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, 2617, Australia
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australia
- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, 2617, Australia
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, 2617, Australia
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australia
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Budhiparama NC, Lumban-Gaol I, Novito K, Hidayat H, De Meo F, Cacciola G, Cavaliere P. PCL retained is safe in medial pivot TKA-a prospective randomized trial. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:5856-5863. [PMID: 37962615 PMCID: PMC10719124 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07634-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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PURPOSE Medial pivot (MP) designs resemble native knee kinematics and restore the "natural" kinematics of a knee after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, whether to preserve or resect the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is still under debate. We inquired whether sacrificing the PCL would improve range of motion, functional outcomes, and limb alignment compared to preserving the PCL in TKA using medial pivot implants (MP-TKA). METHODS This prospective, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial consisted of 33 patients (66 knees) undergoing bilateral simultaneous MP-TKA. In one knee, a PCL preservation technique was performed, and in the contralateral knee, the PCL was resected. The primary outcome was postoperative range of motion (ROM). The secondary outcomes were visual analogue scale (VAS) score for knee pain at walking, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for symptoms (KOOS-S) and quality of life (KOOS-QoL), Oxford knee score (OKS), and Forgotten Joint Score (FJS), and measurement of the mechanical femoral-tibial axis (mFTA) on X-ray images. All patients were followed up for a minimum of 2 years after surgery. RESULTS Patients who underwent MP-TKA with PCL preservation had a similar ROM at 2 years (125.45 ± 7.00 vs. 126.21 ± 6.73, p = 0.65) as those who underwent MP-TKAs with PCL resection. There was also no difference in VAS score (1.94 ± 0.79 vs. 2.00 ± 0.71, respectively, p = 0.51), OKS (39.97 ± 2.01 vs. 39.67 ± 2.03, respectively, p = 0.52), KOOS-S (84.41 ± 3.77 vs. 84.19 ± 3.57, respectively, p = 0.92), KOOS-QoL (82.94 ± 4.76 vs. 82.75 ± 4.70, respectively, p = 0.84), or FJS (72.66 ± 8.99 vs. 72.35 ± 8.64, respectively, p = 0.76) at the 2-year follow-up. No difference in the measurement of the mFTA was found between the two groups (180.27 ± 2.25 vs. 181.30 ± 2.13, respectively, p = 0.59). CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that both medial pivot TKA with PCL preservation and PCL resection achieved excellent results. There was no difference at the 2-year follow-up in terms of postoperative ROM, patient-reported outcomes, or radiographic evaluation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic study, Level I.
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- Nicolaas C Budhiparama
- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
- Department of Orthopaedics, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands.
- Nicolaas Institute of Constructive Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation for Arthroplasty and Sports Medicine at Medistra Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
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- Nicolaas Institute of Constructive Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation for Arthroplasty and Sports Medicine at Medistra Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Nicolaas Institute of Constructive Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation for Arthroplasty and Sports Medicine at Medistra Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Nicolaas Institute of Constructive Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation for Arthroplasty and Sports Medicine at Medistra Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- GIOMI Istituto Ortopedico del Mezzogiorno d'Italia Franco Scalabrino, Ganzirri, Via Consolare Pompea, 98165, Messina, ME, Italy
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- GIOMI Istituto Ortopedico del Mezzogiorno d'Italia Franco Scalabrino, Ganzirri, Via Consolare Pompea, 98165, Messina, ME, Italy
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- GIOMI Istituto Ortopedico del Mezzogiorno d'Italia Franco Scalabrino, Ganzirri, Via Consolare Pompea, 98165, Messina, ME, Italy
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Gür O, Başar S. The effect of virtual reality on pain, kinesiophobia and function in total knee arthroplasty patients: A randomized controlled trial. Knee 2023; 45:187-197. [PMID: 37931366 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2023.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising new therapeutic approach, showing promise in the treatment of patients with a variety of diseases. This study aimed to investigate the effect of VR on pain, kinesiophobia, and function in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS This randomized controlled trial was performed on patients who had TKA due to osteoarthritis at Gazi University Hospital from October 2019 to August 2021. For this study, 21 female TKA patients were divided into two groups by the blocked randomization method: VR (n = 10) and exercise (n = 11). The exercise group was given a home exercise program. The VR group received immersive VR application in addition to the exercise. Pain, kinesiophobia, pain catastrophizing, knee range of motion, functional status, and quality of life were assessed. The Wilcoxon Test and Mann-Whitney U Test were used for comparison of the results. RESULTS The VR group had a statistically significant difference in the intensity of pain at rest, at night, and during the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), kinesiophobia, pain catastrophizing, active knee flexion, the TUG, and the stair-climb test scores (P = 0.005 (95% confidence interval (CI) (-5.000, -1.000)), P = 0.005 (95% CI (-7.000, -2.000)), P = 0.023 (95% CI (-4.000, 0)), P = 0.006 (95% CI (-15.000, -3.000)), P = 0.012 (95% CI (-19.000, -3.000)), P = 0.010 (95% CI (4.000, 17.333)), P = 0.017 (95% CI (-14.700, -0.850)), P = 0.011 (95% CI (-23.100, -1.000)), respectively). CONCLUSION In the early period following total knee arthroplasty, using virtual reality integrated with exercise helps to reduce pain, kinesiophobia and pain catastrophizing, and to improve functional outcomes in female patients.
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- Ozan Gür
- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, Kırklareli University, Kırklareli, Turkey.
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- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Batailler C, Anderson MB, Flecher X, Ollivier M, Parratte S. Is sequential bilateral robotic total knee arthroplasty a safe procedure? A matched comparative pilot study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:1599-1609. [PMID: 35536354 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-022-04455-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To our knowledge, no papers have reported the results of robotic-assisted surgery for sequential bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). Indeed, sequential bilateral TKA present several benefits, as one single anesthesia, surgical episode, hospitalization, and rehabilitation. The purpose of our study was to evaluate peri-operative outcomes and compare the complication rates, clinical outcomes, and implant positioning of sequential bilateral TKA performed with a robotic-assisted system versus a conventional technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS All patients who underwent a sequential bilateral robotic-assisted primary TKA (raTKA) in our institution between November 2019 and February 2021 were included. Twenty patients met the inclusion criteria and were matched with 20 sequential bilateral TKA performed with a conventional technique. The two groups were comparable for the demographic data and the preoperative parameters, including preoperative anticoagulation and ASA score. The minimum follow-up was 6 months. RESULTS The operative time was significantly longer in the robotic group (< 0.0001), with a mean additional time of 29 min. There was no significant difference between both groups for postoperative blood loss, rate of blood transfusion, or postoperative pain. The average length of stay was 5 days. There was one early complication in the robotic group due to the tibial trackers. The functional outcomes were similar between both groups, except for the functional KSS score, which was better at 6 months in the robotic group (p < 0.0001). The restoration of the knee alignment and the distal femoral anatomy were significantly better in the robotic group than in the conventional group. CONCLUSIONS Despite a longer operative time, the peri-operative parameters of sequential bilateral TKA were similar between robotic and conventional techniques. Further, sequential bilateral raTKA was at least as safe as a conventional technique, without additional risk of medical complications.
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- Cécile Batailler
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon University Hospital, Lyon, France.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Institute of Movement and Locomotion, St. Marguerite Hospital, Aix Marseille University, APHM, CNRS, ISM, Marseille, France
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Institute of Movement and Locomotion, St. Marguerite Hospital, Aix Marseille University, APHM, CNRS, ISM, Marseille, France
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Institute of Movement and Locomotion, St. Marguerite Hospital, Aix Marseille University, APHM, CNRS, ISM, Marseille, France.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International Knee and Joint Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Samuel LT, Karnuta JM, Banerjee A, Briskin I, Cantrell WA, George JW, Higuera-Rueda CA, Kamath AF, Khlopas A, Klika A, Krebs VE, Mesko NW, Mont MA, Murray TG, Piuzzi NS, Shah P, Stearns K, Sultan AA, Molloy RM. Robotic Arm-Assisted versus Manual Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis. J Knee Surg 2023; 36:105-114. [PMID: 34187067 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to compare (1) operative time, (2) in-hospital pain scores, (3) opioid medication use, (4) length of stay (LOS), (5) discharge disposition at 90-day postoperative, (6) range of motion (ROM), (7) number of physical therapy (PT) visits, (8) emergency department (ED) visits, (9) readmissions, (10) reoperations, (11) complications, and (12) 1-year patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in propensity matched patient cohorts who underwent robotic arm-assisted (RA) versus manual total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Using a prospectively collected institutional database, patients who underwent RA- and manual TKA were the nearest neighbor propensity score matched 3:1 (255 manual TKA:85 RA-TKA), accounting for various preoperative characteristics. Data were compared using analysis of variance (ANOVA), Kruskal-Wallis, Pearson's Chi-squared, and Fisher's exact tests, when appropriate. Postoperative pain scores, opioid use, ED visits, readmissions, and 1-year PROMs were similar between the cohorts. Manual TKA patients achieved higher maximum flexion ROM (120.3 ± 9.9 versus 117.8 ± 10.2, p = 0.043) with no statistical differences in other ROM parameters. Manual TKA had shorter operative time (105 vs.113 minutes, p < 0.001), and fewer PT visits (median [interquartile range] = 10.0 [8.0-13.0] vs. 11.5 [9.5-15.5] visits, p = 0.014). RA-TKA had shorter LOS (0.48 ± 0.59 vs.1.2 ± 0.59 days, p < 0.001) and higher proportion of home discharges (p < 0.001). RA-TKA and manual TKA had similar postoperative complications and 1-year PROMs. Although RA-TKA patients had longer operative times, they had shorter LOS and higher propensity for home discharge. In an era of value-based care models and the steady shift to outpatient TKA, these trends need to be explored further. Long-term and randomized controlled studies may help determine potential added value of RA-TKA versus manual TKA. This study reflects level of evidence III.
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- Linsen T Samuel
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- School of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- School of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- School of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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Bravi M, Longo UG, Laurito A, Greco A, Marino M, Maselli M, Sterzi S, Santacaterina F. Supervised versus unsupervised rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Knee 2023; 40:71-89. [PMID: 36410253 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2022.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are strongly influenced by the adequacy of rehabilitation and the consequent functional recovery. The economic impact of rehabilitation it is not negligible. Inpatient rehabilitation can be 5 to 26 times more expensive than the home-based rehabilitation. This topic is extremely relevant as the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of unsupervised rehabilitation in orthopedic surgery. The aim of this review and meta-analysis is to investigate the scientific evidence regarding the comparison between supervised and unsupervised rehabilitation following TKA. MATERIALS AND METHODS Following PRISMA guideline, a comprehensive search of PubMed, Cochrane and Scopus databases using combinations of keywords and MeSH descriptors: "total "Knee replacement," "Arthroplasty", "Rehabilitation" was performed from inception to December 2021. All relevant articles were retrieved, and their bibliographies were searched for further relevant references. Only English written randomized controlled trials comparing supervised and unsupervised rehabilitation following TKA were included in this systematic review. The outcomes considered were long-term pain, physical function, knee flexion and extension ROM, 6 minute walking test (6MWT) and timed up and go test (TUG). RESULTS 11 studies (2.181 patients in total) were included in this systematic review. The long-term pain outcome showed no significant differences (Std. Mean Difference [SMD] = 0.00, 95 % confidence interval [CI] -0.16, 0.017) between the supervised (n = 397) and unsupervised (n = 255). Physical function showed no significant differences among the two groups (mean difference [MD] = 0.84, 95 % CI = -1.82, 3.50). Non-significant differences were also found for knee ROM flexion (mean difference [MD] = -0.46, 95 % CI = -2.95, 2.04) and for knee extension (mean difference [MD] = 0.54, 95 % CI = -0.89, 1.97). At the 52-week follow-up, the unsupervised group showed significant better results in 6MWT (mean difference [MD] = -26.10, 95 % CI = -47.62, -4.59) and in Timed up and go test (mean difference [MD] = 1.33, 95 % CI = 0.50, 2.15). CONCLUSION This systematic review did not show a significant clinical difference in improving pain, function, and mobility outcomes after TKA between supervised PT and unsupervised PT. Therefore, it would appear that supervised rehabilitation did not had additional benefits compared to unsupervised rehabilitation.
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- Marco Bravi
- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200 - 00128 Roma, Italy; Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21 - 00128 Roma, Italy.
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200 - 00128 Roma, Italy; Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21 - 00128 Roma, Italy
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- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200 - 00128 Roma, Italy; Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21 - 00128 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy
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Saiki Y, Kabata T, Ojima T, Okada S, Hayashi S, Tsuchiya H. Machine Learning Algorithm to Predict Worsening of Flexion Range of Motion After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Arthroplast Today 2022; 17:66-73. [PMID: 36042941 PMCID: PMC9420425 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2022.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- Yoshitomo Saiki
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Fukui Health Science University, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan
- Corresponding author. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan. Tel.: +1 076 265 2374.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukui General Hospital, Fukui, Japan
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- Division of Advanced Science and Technology, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukui General Hospital, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan
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Bonano JC, Barrett AA, Aggarwal VK, Chen F, Schirmers J, Finlay AK, Arora P, Amanatullah DF. Supine Knee Positioning Does Not Interfere with Mobile-Bearing Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Performance. J Knee Surg 2022. [PMID: 35688441 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1748822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The Food and Drug Administration has only approved mobile-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (MB-UKA) to be performed with a hanging leg holder. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a supine knee position on MB-UKA performance.In total, 16 cadavers were randomized so that either the right or left knee was placed in the flexed or supine positions. One board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and three adult reconstruction fellows that attended the required Oxford partial knee instructional course performed four operations in each position. The primary outcome was final knee balance. Secondary outcomes included procedure duration, timing of individual surgical steps, implant sizes, range of motion, implant alignment, and fracture. A Students t-test was used to examine differences between positions with significance set at p < 0.05. Secondary analyses using two one-sided tests were conducted to explore equivalence between the two positions.There was no significant difference in mean final balance between supine (1.7 mm ± standard deviation [SD] = 1.5 mm) and flexed (1.3 ± 1.3 mm) positions (p = 0.390). There were also no significant differences between positions for procedure time (p = 0.497), tibia coronal alignment (p = 0.614), tibial slope (p = 0.194), femoral component sagittal alignment (p = 0.091), and fractures (n = 0). Exploratory equivalence analyses indicated that the positions were equivalent for final balance (p = 0.002).MB-UKA performed in the supine position is not significantly different from the flexed position in terms of ligament balance, overall procedure time, and radiographic appearance. These initial safety data warrant further clinical investigations and support the expansion of the surgical technique to include performing MB-UKAs in the supine position.
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- John C Bonano
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Redwood City, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Redwood City, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Redwood City, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Redwood City, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Redwood City, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Redwood City, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Redwood City, California
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Effects of Sarcopenic Obesity and Its Confounders on Knee Range of Motion Outcome after Total Knee Replacement in Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Study. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13113817. [PMID: 34836073 PMCID: PMC8620899 DOI: 10.3390/nu13113817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Sarcopenic obesity is closely associated with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and has high risk of total knee replacement (TKR). In addition, poor nutrition status may lead to sarcopenia and physical frailty in KOA and is negatively associated with surgery outcome after TKR. This study investigated the effects of sarcopenic obesity and its confounding factors on recovery in range of motion (ROM) after total knee replacement (TKR) in older adults with KOA. A total of 587 older adults, aged ≥60 years, who had a diagnosis of KOA and underwent TKR, were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study. Sarcopenia and obesity were defined based on cutoff values of appendicular mass index and body mass index for Asian people. Based on the sarcopenia and obesity definitions, patients were classified into three body-composition groups before TKR: sarcopenic-obese, obese, and non-obese. All patients were asked to attend postoperative outpatient follow-up admissions. Knee flexion ROM was measured before and after surgery. A ROM cutoff of 125 degrees was used to identify poor recovery post-surgery. Kaplan-Meier curve analysis was performed to measure the probability of poor ROM recovery among study groups. Cox multivariate regression models were established to calculate the hazard ratios (HRs) of postoperative poor ROM recovery, using potential confounding factors including age, sex, comorbidity, risk of malnutrition, preoperative ROM, and outpatient follow-up duration as covariates. Analyses results showed that patients in the obese and sarcopenic-obese groups had a higher probability of poor ROM recovery compared to the non-obese group (all p < 0.001). Among all body-composition groups, the sarcopenic-obese group yielded the highest risk of postoperative physical difficulty (adjusted HR = 1.63, p = 0.03), independent to the potential confounding factors. Sarcopenic obesity is likely at the high risk of poor ROM outcome following TKR in older individuals with KOA.
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Luo Y, Zhao X, Yang Z, Yeersheng R, Kang P. Effect of carbazochrome sodium sulfonate combined with tranexamic acid on blood loss and inflammatory response in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. Bone Joint Res 2021; 10:354-362. [PMID: 34096338 PMCID: PMC8242685 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.106.bjr-2020-0357.r2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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AIMS The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy and safety of carbazochrome sodium sulfonate (CSS) combined with tranexamic acid (TXA) on blood loss and inflammatory responses after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA), and to investigate the influence of different administration methods of CSS on perioperative blood loss during THA. METHODS This study is a randomized controlled trial involving 200 patients undergoing primary unilateral THA. A total of 200 patients treated with intravenous TXA were randomly assigned to group A (combined intravenous and topical CSS), group B (topical CSS), group C (intravenous CSS), or group D (placebo). RESULTS Mean total blood loss (TBL) in groups A (605.0 ml (SD 235.9)), B (790.9 ml (SD 280.7)), and C (844.8 ml (SD 248.1)) were lower than in group D (1,064.9 ml (SD 318.3), p < 0.001). We also found that compared with group D, biomarker level of inflammation, transfusion rate, pain score, and hip range of motion at discharge in groups A, B, and C were significantly improved. There were no differences among the four groups in terms of intraoperative blood loss (IBL), intramuscular venous thrombosis (IMVT), and length of hospital stay (LOS). CONCLUSION The combined application of CSS and TXA is more effective than TXA alone in reducing perioperative blood loss and transfusion rates, inflammatory response, and postoperative hip pain, results in better early hip flexion following THA, and did not increase the associated venous thromboembolism (VTE) events. Intravenous combined with topical injection of CSS was superior to intravenous or topical injection of CSS alone in reducing perioperative blood loss. Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2021;10(6):354-362.
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- Yue Luo
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Lynch JT, Perriman DM, Scarvell JM, Pickering MR, Galvin CR, Neeman T, Smith PN. The influence of total knee arthroplasty design on kneeling kinematics: a prospective randomized clinical trial. Bone Joint J 2021; 103-B:105-112. [PMID: 33380183 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.103b1.bjj-2020-0958.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AIMS Modern total knee arthroplasty (TKA) prostheses are designed to restore near normal kinematics including high flexion. Kneeling is a high flexion, kinematically demanding activity after TKA. The debate about design choice has not yet been informed by six-degrees-of-freedom in vivo kinematics. This prospective randomized clinical trial compared kneeling kinematics in three TKA designs. METHODS In total, 68 patients were randomized to either a posterior stabilized (PS-FB), cruciate-retaining (CR-FB), or rotating platform (CR-RP) design. Of these patients, 64 completed a minimum one year follow-up. Patients completed full-flexion kneeling while being imaged using single-plane fluoroscopy. Kinematics were calculated by registering the 3D implant models onto 2D-dynamic fluoroscopic images and exported for analysis. RESULTS CR-FB designs had significantly lower maximal flexion (mean 116° (SD 2.1°)) compared to CR-RP (123° (SD 1.6°)) and PS-FB (125° (SD 2.1°)). The PS-FB design displayed a more posteriorly positioned femur throughout flexion. Furthermore, the CR-RP femur was more externally rotated throughout kneeling. Finally, individual patient kinematics showed high degrees of variability within all designs. CONCLUSION The increased maximal flexion found in the PS-FB and CR-RP designs were likely achieved in different ways. The PS-FB design uses a cam-post to hold the femur more posteriorly preventing posterior impingement. The external rotation within the CR-RP design was surprising and hasn't previously been reported. It is likely due to the polyethylene bearing being decoupled from flexion. The findings of this study provide insights into the function of different knee arthroplasty designs in the context during deep kneeling and provide clinicians with a more kinematically informed choice for implant selection and may allow improved management of patients' functional expectations. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(1):105-112.
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- Joseph T Lynch
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit, Medical School, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit, Medical School, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- School of Engineering and Information Technology, University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia.,Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, Australia
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- College of Engineering and Computer Science, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Biological Data Science Institute, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit, Medical School, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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Karaborklu Argut S, Celik D, Kilicoglu OI. The Combination of Exercise and Manual Therapy Versus Exercise Alone in Total Knee Arthroplasty Rehabilitation: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. PM R 2020; 13:1069-1078. [PMID: 33352007 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic surgeries in the lower extremity. However, patient dissatisfaction and functional disability are mostly experienced because of pain and limited range of motion (ROM). Although manual therapy is commonly implemented to improve ROM and modulate pain in the management of musculoskeletal disorders, there is a lack of evidence about its clinical effectiveness on postoperative TKA rehabilitation. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effectiveness of an exercise program combined with manual therapy compared with an exercise program only for pain, ROM, function, quality of life, and patient satisfaction outcomes. DESIGN A randomized controlled clinical trial. SETTING Rehabilitation unit of a university hospital. PARTICIPANTS Forty-two patients (68.45 ± 6.3 years) scheduled for unilateral TKA as a treatment of severe osteoarthritis. INTERVENTIONS Joint and soft tissue mobilizations in addition to exercise therapy were provided to the mobilization group (n = 21) while the control group received exercise therapy only (n = 21). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The outcome measures were numeric pain-rating scale, knee ROMs, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score, 10-meter walk test (10MWT), 5-times sit to stand test (5SST), and Short Form-12 (SF-12). RESULTS Improvements in pain outcomes were significantly higher in the mobilization group than in the control group (P = .001, F [3, 33] = 7.06) and the between-group difference in change score was 1.3 points (P = .001). Although the between-group difference in change score was 12.8° for knee flexion at 2 months (P = .001), the overall group-by-time interactions were not significant for flexion and extension ROMs (P = .175, F [3, 33] = 1.75 and P = .57, F [2, 34] = 0.56, respectively). Additionally, there were statistically meaningful group-by-time interactions on total WOMAC score (P = .006, F [2, 34] = 5.29), 10MWT (P = .002, F [3, 33] = 5.98), and SF-12 mental component summary (P = .01, F [2, 34] = 4.92) favoring the mobilization group. Also, patient satisfaction was higher in the mobilization group (P = .02). CONCLUSIONS A structured exercise program combined with manual therapy can be more beneficial in improving pain, function, and patient satisfaction compared to exercise program alone for postoperative TKA patients.
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- Sezen Karaborklu Argut
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Barker KL, Room J, Knight R, Dutton SJ, Toye F, Leal J, Kent S, Kenealy N, Schussel MM, Collins G, Beard DJ, Price A, Underwood M, Drummond A, Cook E, Lamb SE. Outpatient physiotherapy versus home-based rehabilitation for patients at risk of poor outcomes after knee arthroplasty: CORKA RCT. Health Technol Assess 2020; 24:1-116. [PMID: 33250068 DOI: 10.3310/hta24650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Over 100,000 primary knee arthroplasty operations are undertaken annually in the UK. Around 15-30% of patients do not report a good outcome. Better rehabilitation strategies may improve patient-reported outcomes. OBJECTIVES To compare the outcomes from a traditional outpatient physiotherapy model with those from a home-based rehabilitation programme for people assessed as being at risk of a poor outcome after knee arthroplasty. DESIGN An individually randomised, two-arm controlled trial with a blinded outcome assessment, a parallel health economic evaluation and a nested qualitative study. SETTING The trial took place in 14 NHS physiotherapy departments. PARTICIPANTS People identified as being at high risk of a poor outcome after knee arthroplasty. INTERVENTIONS A multicomponent home-based rehabilitation package delivered by rehabilitation assistants with supervision from qualified therapists compared with usual-care outpatient physiotherapy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was the Late Life Function and Disability Instrument at 12 months. Secondary outcomes were the Oxford Knee Score (a disease-specific measure of function); Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score; Quality of Life subscale; Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly; EuroQol-5 Dimensions, five-level version; and physical function assessed using the Figure-of-8 Walk Test, 30-Second Chair Stand Test and Single Leg Stance. Data on the use of health-care services, time off work and informal care were collected using participant diaries. RESULTS In total, 621 participants were randomised. A total of 309 participants were assigned to the COmmunity based Rehabilitation after Knee Arthroplasty (CORKA) home-based rehabilitation programme, receiving a median of five treatment sessions (interquartile range 4-7 sessions). A total of 312 participants were assigned to usual care, receiving a median of four sessions (interquartile range 2-6 sessions). The primary outcome, Late Life Function and Disability Instrument function total score at 12 months, was collected for 279 participants (89%) in the home-based CORKA group and 287 participants (92%) in the usual-care group. No clinically or statistically significant difference was found between the groups (intention-to-treat adjusted difference 0.49 points, 95% confidence interval -0.89 to 1.88 points; p = 0.48). There were no statistically significant differences between the groups in any of the patient-reported or physical secondary outcome measures at 6 or 12 months post randomisation. The health economic analysis found that the CORKA intervention was cheaper to provide than usual care (£66 less per participant). Total societal costs (combining health-care costs and other costs) were lower for the CORKA intervention than usual care (£316 less per participant). Adopting a societal perspective, CORKA had a 75% probability of being cost-effective at a threshold of £30,000 per quality-adjusted life-year. Adopting the narrower health and social care perspective, CORKA had a 43% probability of being cost-effective at the same threshold. LIMITATIONS The interventions were of short duration and were set within current commissioning guidance for UK physiotherapy. Participants and treating therapists could not be blinded. CONCLUSIONS This randomised controlled trial found no important differences in outcomes when post-arthroplasty rehabilitation was delivered using a home-based, rehabilitation assistant-delivered rehabilitation package or a traditional outpatient model. However, the health economic evaluation found that when adopting a societal perspective, the CORKA home-based intervention was cost-saving and more effective than, and thus dominant over, usual care, owing to reduced time away from paid employment for this group. Further research could look at identifying the risk of poor outcome and further evaluation of a cost-effective treatment, including the workforce model to deliver it. TRIAL REGISTRATION Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN13517704. FUNDING This project was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment programme and will be published in full in Health Technology Assessment; Vol. 24, No. 65. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.
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- Karen L Barker
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.,Physiotherapy Research Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.,Physiotherapy Research Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Centre for Statistics in Medicine, Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Centre for Statistics in Medicine, Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Physiotherapy Research Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Health Economics Research Centre, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Health Economics Research Centre, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Centre for Statistics in Medicine, Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Centre for Statistics in Medicine, Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.,School of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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Burnham RR, Bialek SE, Wozniak A, Brown NM. Does contralateral knee range of motion predict postoperative knee range of motion after total knee arthroplasty? Knee Surg Relat Res 2020; 32:26. [PMID: 32660574 PMCID: PMC7275296 DOI: 10.1186/s43019-020-00044-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Purpose The aim of this study was to determine if contralateral knee range of motion is associated with postoperative range of motion in the operative knee after total knee arthroplasty. Methods Contralateral (nonoperative) knee range of motion was compared to postoperative knee range of motion after total knee arthroplasty using linear regression models in 59 patients who had undergone primary total knee arthroplasty with a minimum of 4 months postoperative follow-up data (range 4–13 months). Results A strong linear relationship was observed between contralateral knee ranges of motion of 115° or greater and postoperative knee ranges of motion after total knee arthroplasty (slope 0.93, 95% CI 0.58–1.29, P < 0.0001), with a mean difference of −7.44° (95% CI −10.3 to −4.63, P < 0.0001). However, there was no association between contralateral knee range of motion and postoperative knee range of motion when contralateral knee range of motion was less than 115°. Conclusion Contralateral knee range of motion of 115° or greater correlates linearly with postoperative range of motion after total knee arthroplasty, and thus may be predictive in such cases.
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- Robert R Burnham
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Avenue, Maguire Suite 1700, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA.
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- Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, 2160 S. First Avenue, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA
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- Center for Translational Research, Loyola University Chicago, 2160 S. First Avenue, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Avenue, Maguire Suite 1700, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA
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Prvu Bettger J, Green CL, Holmes DN, Chokshi A, Mather RC, Hoch BT, de Leon AJ, Aluisio F, Seyler TM, Del Gaizo DJ, Chiavetta J, Webb L, Miller V, Smith JM, Peterson ED. Effects of Virtual Exercise Rehabilitation In-Home Therapy Compared with Traditional Care After Total Knee Arthroplasty: VERITAS, a Randomized Controlled Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2020; 102:101-109. [PMID: 31743238 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.19.00695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Financial burden for patients, providers, and payers can reduce access to physical therapy (PT) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of a virtual PT program on health-care costs and clinical outcomes as compared with traditional care after TKA. METHODS At least 10 days before unilateral TKA, patients from 4 clinical sites were enrolled and randomized 1:1 to the virtual PT program (involving an avatar [digitally simulated] coach, in-home 3-dimensional biometrics, and telerehabilitation with remote clinician oversight by a physical therapist) or to traditional PT care in the home or outpatient clinic. The primary outcome was total health-care costs for the 12-week post-hospital period. Secondary (noninferiority) outcomes included 6 and 12-week Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS); 6-week knee extension, knee flexion, and gait speed; and 12-week safety measures (patient-reported falls, pain, and hospital readmissions). All outcomes were analyzed on a modified intent-to-treat basis. RESULTS Of 306 patients (mean age, 65 years; 62.5% women) who were randomized from November 2016 to November 2017, 290 had TKA and 287 (including 143 in the virtual PT group and 144 in the usual care group) completed the trial. Virtual PT had lower costs at 12 weeks after discharge than usual care (median, $1,050 compared with $2,805; p < 0.001). Mean costs were $2,745 lower for virtual PT patients. Virtual PT patients had fewer rehospitalizations than the usual care group (12 compared with 30; p = 0.007). Virtual PT was noninferior to usual PT in terms of the KOOS at 6 weeks (difference, 0.77; 90% confidence interval [CI], -1.68 to 3.23) and 12 weeks (difference, -2.33; 90% CI, -4.98 to 0.31). Virtual PT was also noninferior to usual care at 6 weeks in terms of knee extension, knee flexion, and gait speed and at 12 weeks in terms of pain and hospital readmissions. Falls were reported by 19.4% of virtual PT patients and 14.6% of usual care patients (difference, 4.83%; 90% CI, -2.60 to 12.25). CONCLUSIONS Relative to traditional home or clinic PT, virtual PT with telerehabilitation for skilled clinical oversight significantly lowered 3-month health-care costs after TKA while providing similar effectiveness. These findings have important implications for patients, health systems, and payers. Virtual PT with clinical oversight should be considered for patients managed with TKA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Janet Prvu Bettger
- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery (J.P.B., R.C.M., and T.M.S.) and Physical and Occupational Therapy (B.T.H. and A.J.d.L.), Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery (J.P.B., R.C.M., and T.M.S.) and Physical and Occupational Therapy (B.T.H. and A.J.d.L.), Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.,Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery (J.P.B., R.C.M., and T.M.S.) and Physical and Occupational Therapy (B.T.H. and A.J.d.L.), Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery (J.P.B., R.C.M., and T.M.S.) and Physical and Occupational Therapy (B.T.H. and A.J.d.L.), Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery (J.P.B., R.C.M., and T.M.S.) and Physical and Occupational Therapy (B.T.H. and A.J.d.L.), Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Orthopaedics, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina
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- Reflexion Health, San Diego, California.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Luo Y, Zhao X, Releken Y, Yang Z, Pei F, Kang P. Hemostatic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Carbazochrome Sodium Sulfonate in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:61-68. [PMID: 31471180 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.07.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Revised: 07/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative recovery after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with postoperative anemia, allogeneic transfusion, and stress immune responses to surgery. Carbazochrome sodium sulfonate (CSS) reduces bleeding through several mechanisms. We assessed the effect of CSS combined with tranexamic acid (TXA) on postoperative anemia, blood transfusion, and inflammatory responses. METHODS This study was designed as a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 200 patients undergoing unilateral primary TKA. Patients were divided into 4 groups: group A received TXA plus topical and intravenous CSS; group B received TXA plus topical CSS only; group C received TXA plus intravenous CSS only; group D received TXA only. RESULTS Total blood loss in groups A (609.92 ± 221.24 mL), B (753.16 ± 247.67 mL), and C (829.23 ± 297.45 mL) was lower than in group D (1158.26 ± 334.13 mL, P < .05). There was no difference in total blood loss between groups B and C. We also found that compared with group D, the postoperative swelling rate, biomarker level of inflammation, visual analog scale pain score, and range of motion at discharge in groups A, B, and C were significantly improved (P < .05). No thromboembolic complications occurred. There were no differences in transfusion rate, intraoperative blood loss, platelet count, or average length of stay among the 4 groups (P > .05). CONCLUSION CSS combined with TXA was more effective than TXA alone in reducing perioperative blood loss and inflammatory response and did not increase the incidence of thromboembolism complications.
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- Yue Luo
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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Kornuijt A, de Kort GJL, Das D, Lenssen AF, van der Weegen W. Recovery of knee range of motion after total knee arthroplasty in the first postoperative weeks: poor recovery can be detected early. Musculoskelet Surg 2019; 103:289-297. [PMID: 30628029 DOI: 10.1007/s12306-019-00588-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to analyze in detail how knee flexion and extension progress in the first 8 weeks after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The secondary goal was to compare knee range of motion (ROM) recovery patterns between patients with normal and delayed ROM recovery 8 weeks after TKA. METHODS This prospective clinical trial included all patients who underwent a primary unilateral TKA between February and December 2016 with weekly ROM data documented by the treating outpatient physical therapists (n = 137). Goniometry was used to measure knee ROM preoperatively, postoperatively on day 1 and weekly until follow-up at the orthopedic clinic 8 weeks after surgery. ROM recovery patterns were compared between patients with sufficient (≥ 90°) or insufficient (< 90°) knee flexion 8 weeks after TKA. RESULTS Knee flexion recovered from a median of 80° in the first postoperative week to 110° 8 weeks after surgery and knee extension from a mean of - 10.7° to - 3.2°. Recovery was nonlinear, with greatest improvements in the first 4 weeks for knee flexion. In contrast to patients with sufficient knee flexion 8 weeks postoperatively, the insufficient group (n = 8, 5.8%) had poor knee flexion on the first postoperative day and from week 4 to week 8 almost no improvement or even worsening of knee flexion. CONCLUSIONS Both knee flexion and extension recover in a nonlinear manner after TKA surgery. Poor postoperative knee function can be detected early, using ROM data from the first postoperative day up to the fourth week.
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- A Kornuijt
- Department of Physiotherapy, St. Anna Hospital, Bogardeind 2, 5664 EH, Geldrop, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, St. Anna Hospital, Bogardeind 2, 5664 EH, Geldrop, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, St. Anna Hospital, Bogardeind 2, 5664 EH, Geldrop, The Netherlands
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, St. Anna Hospital, Bogardeind 2, 5664 EH, Geldrop, The Netherlands
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Antony-Leo AP, Arun-Maiya G, Mohan-Kumar M, Vijayaraghavan PV. Structured Total Knee Replacement Rehabilitation Programme and Quality of Life following Two Different Surgical Approaches - A Randomised Controlled Trial. Malays Orthop J 2019; 13:20-27. [PMID: 31467647 PMCID: PMC6702978 DOI: 10.5704/moj.1907.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Introduction: The key important factor influencing the outcomes following rehabilitation is the surgical approach involved in Total Knee Replacement (TKR). Most studies have analysed the functional outcome in comparing the approaches on surgical perspective rather on post-operative therapeutic interventions. The current study was to analyse the effects of structured TKR rehabilitation programme on the quality of life and joint specific outcomes between two different surgical approaches. Materials and Methods: In this double-blind randomised controlled trial, participants were randomly allocated to one of two groups: Group 1- those who underwent medial parapatellar approach and Group 2- those who underwent mid-vastus approach. Both groups received three-phase structured rehabilitation protocol for 12 weeks. The outcome measures of SF-36, knee mobility, isometric knee musculature strength and six-minute walk distance were measured at baseline, on discharge and at review after three months. Results: The quality of life and joint specific outcome scores were better in mid-vastus approach than the popular medial parapatellar approach. The outcomes of knee flexion mobility (p=0.04), knee extension mobility (p=0.03), isometric muscle strength of quadriceps (p=0.001), isometric muscle strength of hamstrings (p=0.03), six-minute walk distance (p=0.001) and Physical Cumulative Scores (PCS) (p=0.03) were found to exhibit significant improvements at three months follow up. Conclusion: The mid-vastus approach was found to exhibit better improvements following structured rehabilitation care, in physical summary scores of quality of life and joint specific outcomes than medial parapatellar approach.
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- A P Antony-Leo
- Faculty of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India.,Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.,Department of Orthopaedics, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India
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Room J, Batting M, Barker KL. Development of a functional rehabilitation intervention for post knee arthroplasty patients: COmmunity based Rehabilitation post Knee Arthroplasty (CORKA) trial. Physiotherapy 2019; 106:52-64. [PMID: 32026846 DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2019.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Knee osteoarthritis is a common cause of disability in older people and knee arthroplasty surgery in the UK is increasing. The CORKA trial is a randomised controlled trial of rehabilitation targeted at patients identified as being at risk of a poor outcome after knee arthroplasty. This paper describes the development and delivery of the CORKA intervention. It was informed by current evidence, relevant guidelines, expert and patient opinion, practical considerations and a pilot study. The intervention is a multicomponent rehabilitation programme with the main component being an exercise programme delivered to participants in their own home. It includes functional task practice, strategies to improve adherence and where appropriate the provision of appropriate aids and equipment.
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- J Room
- Physiotherapy Research Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT, Oxford, United Kingdom; Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.
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- Physiotherapy Research Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Physiotherapy Research Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT, Oxford, United Kingdom; Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Chew ESX, Yeo SJ, Haines T, Thumboo J, Clark RA, Chong HC, Poon CLL, Seah FJT, Tay DKJ, Pang NH, Tan CIC, Pua YH. Predicting Mobility Limitations in Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty in the Inpatient Setting. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2019; 100:2106-2112. [PMID: 31152704 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2019.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Revised: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To develop a prediction model for postoperative day 3 mobility limitations in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SETTING Inpatients in a tertiary care hospital. PARTICIPANTS A sample of patients (N=2300) who underwent primary TKA in 2016-2017. INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Candidate predictors included demographic variables and preoperative clinical and psychosocial measures. The outcome of interest was mobility limitations on post-TKA day 3, and this was determined a priori by an ordinal mobility outcome hierarchy based on the type of the gait aids prescribed and the level of physiotherapist assistance provided. To develop the model, we fitted a multivariable proportional odds regression model with bootstrap internal validation. We used a model approximation approach to create a simplified model that approximated predictions from the full model with 95% accuracy. RESULTS On post-TKA day 3, 11% of patients required both walkers and therapist assistance to ambulate safely. Our prediction model had a concordance index of 0.72 (95% confidence interval, 0.68-0.75) when evaluating these patients. In the simplified model, predictors of greater mobility limitations included older age, greater walking aid support required preoperatively, less preoperative knee flexion range of movement, low-volume surgeon, contralateral knee pain, higher body mass index, non-Chinese race, and greater self-reported walking limitations preoperatively. CONCLUSION We have developed a prediction model to identify patients who are at risk for mobility limitations in the inpatient setting. When used preoperatively as part of a shared-decision making process, it can potentially influence rehabilitation strategies and facilitate discharge planning.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Research Health Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
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Pua YH, Poon CLL, Seah FJT, Thumboo J, Clark RA, Tan MH, Chong HC, Tan JWM, Chew ESX, Yeo SJ. Predicting individual knee range of motion, knee pain, and walking limitation outcomes following total knee arthroplasty. Acta Orthop 2019; 90:179-186. [PMID: 30973090 PMCID: PMC6461070 DOI: 10.1080/17453674.2018.1560647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background and purpose - Up to 20% of patients are dissatisfied after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), mainly because of pain and restricted physical function. We developed a prediction model for 6-month knee range of motion, knee pain, and walking limitations in patients undergoing TKA surgery. Patients and methods - We performed a prospective cohort study of 4,026 patients who underwent elective, primary TKA between July 2013 and July 2017. Candidate predictors included demographic, clinical, psychosocial, and preoperative outcome measures. The outcomes of interest were (i) knee extension and flexion range of motion, (ii) knee pain rated on a 5-point ordinal scale, and (iii) self-reported maximum walk time at 6 months post TKA. For each outcome, we fitted a multivariable proportional odds regression model with bootstrap internal validation. Results - At 6 months post TKA, around 5% to 20% of patients had a flexion contracture ³ 10°, range of motion < 90°, moderate to severe knee pain, or a maximum walk time £ 15 minutes. The model c-indices (the probabilities to correctly discriminate between 2 patients with different levels of follow-up TKA outcomes) when evaluating these patients were 0.71, 0.79, 0.65, and 0.76, respectively. Each postoperative outcome was strongly influenced by the same outcome measure obtained preoperatively (all p-values < 0.001). Additional statistically significant predictors were age, sex, race, education level, diabetes mellitus, preoperative use of gait aids, contralateral knee pain, and psychological distress (all p-values < 0.001). Interpretation - We have developed models to predict, for individual patients, their likely post-TKA levels of knee extension and flexion range of motion, knee pain, and walking limitations. After external validation, they can potentially be used preoperatively to identify at-risk patients and to help patients set more realistic expectations about surgical outcomes.
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- Yong-Hao Pua
- Department of Physiotherapy, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore; ,Correspondence:
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore;
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- Research Health Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast, Australia;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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Yang X, Li GH, Wang HJ, Wang CY. Continuous Passive Motion After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Associated Effects on Clinical Outcomes. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2019; 100:1763-1778. [PMID: 30831093 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2019.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of continuous passive motion (CPM) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and whether the use of CPM is related to improved clinical and functional outcomes. DATA SOURCES A systematic MEDLINE search via Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and PubMed databases was conducted. STUDY SELECTION English-language articles published between January 2000 and May 2018 reporting the related clinical outcomes of CPM after TKA were included. A total of 3334 titles and abstracts were preliminarily reviewed, of which 16 studies were included according to the eligibility criteria. DATA EXTRACTION Two different reviewers were selected to perform the study extraction, independent of each other. If there were any disagreements regarding the final list of studies, the third reviewer reviewed the list as an arbitrator for completeness. DATA SYNTHESIS A total of 16 trials with 1224 patients were included. The pooled results revealed that use of CPM did not show a statistically significant improvement of postoperative knee range of motion (ROM) except for middle-term passive knee extension and long-term active knee flexion ROM. Also, CPM therapy did not show a significant positive effect on the functional outcomes. No significant reduction in length of stay (LOS) and incidence of adverse events (AEs) was identified. CONCLUSION Among patients undergoing TKA, neither the ROM nor the functional outcomes could be improved by CPM therapy. Moreover, the risk of AEs and LOS could not be reduced by application of CPM. The current available evidence suggested that this intervention was insufficient to be used routinely in clinical practice.
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- Xia Yang
- Southeast University Medical School, Nanjing, China; Department of Nursing, Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University Medical School, Nanjing, China.
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- Southeast University Medical School, Nanjing, China; Department of Nursing, Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Correia FD, Nogueira A, Magalhães I, Guimarães J, Moreira M, Barradas I, Molinos M, Teixeira L, Tulha J, Seabra R, Lains J, Bento V. Medium-Term Outcomes of Digital Versus Conventional Home-Based Rehabilitation After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Prospective, Parallel-Group Feasibility Study. JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2019; 6:e13111. [PMID: 30816849 PMCID: PMC6416534 DOI: 10.2196/13111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background Physical rehabilitation is recommended after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). With the expected increase in TKA over the next few decades, it is important to find new ways of delivering cost-effective interventions. Technological interventions have been developed with this intent, but only preliminary evidence exists regarding their validity, with short follow-up times. Objective This study aimed to present the follow-up results of a feasibility study comparing two different home-based programs after TKA: conventional face-to-face sessions and a digital intervention performed through the use of an artificial intelligence-powered biofeedback system under remote clinical monitoring. Methods The digital intervention uses a motion tracker allowing 3D movement quantification, a mobile app and a Web portal. This study presents the results of the previous single-center, prospective, parallel-group, feasibility study including an 8-week active treatment stage and further assessments at 3 and 6 months post-TKA. Primary outcome was the Timed Up and Go score, and secondary outcomes were the Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Scale (KOOS) score and knee range of motion. Results A total of 59 patients completed the study (30 in the digital intervention group and 29 in the conventional rehabilitation group) and follow-up assessments. During the active treatment stage, patients in the digital intervention group demonstrated high engagement and satisfaction levels, with an 82% retention rate. Both groups attained clinically relevant improvements from baseline to 6 months post-TKA. At the end of the 8-week program, clinical outcomes were superior in the digital intervention group. At the 3- and 6-month assessments, the outcomes remained superior for the Timed Up and Go score (P<.001) and all KOOS subscale scores (at 3 months, P<.001 overall; at 6 months, KOOS Symptoms: P=.006, Pain: P=.002, Activities of Daily Living: P=.001, Sports: P=.003, and Quality of Life: P=.001). There was progressive convergence between both groups in terms of the knee range of motion, which remained higher for standing flexion in the digital intervention group than the conventional group at 6 months (P=.01). For the primary outcome, at 6 months, the median difference between groups was 4.87 seconds (95% CI 1.85-7.47), in favor of the digital intervention group. Conclusions The present study demonstrates that this novel digital intervention for independent home-based rehabilitation after TKA is feasible, engaging, and capable of maximizing clinical outcomes in comparison to conventional rehabilitation in the short and medium term; in addition, this intervention is far less demanding in terms of human resources. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03047252; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03047252
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- Fernando Dias Correia
- SWORD Health, Porto, Portugal.,Neurology Department, Hospital de Santo António, Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Population Studies, Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Porto, Portugal.,Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias e Serviços de Saúde (CINTESIS), Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Epidemiology Research Unit, Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Orthopaedics Department, Hospital da Prelada - Dr. Domingos Braga da Cruz, Porto, Portugal
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- Orthopaedics Department, Hospital da Prelada - Dr. Domingos Braga da Cruz, Porto, Portugal
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- Physical Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Rovisco Pais Medical and Rehabilitation Centre, Tocha, Portugal
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- SWORD Health, Porto, Portugal.,Engineering Department, University Institute of Maia - ISMAI, Maia, Portugal
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Bloomfield RA, Fennema MC, McIsaac KA, Teeter MG. Proposal and Validation of a Knee Measurement System for Patients With Osteoarthritis. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng 2019; 66:319-326. [DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2018.2837620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Fennema MC, Bloomfield RA, Lanting BA, Birmingham TB, Teeter MG. Repeatability of measuring knee flexion angles with wearable inertial sensors. Knee 2019; 26:97-105. [PMID: 30554906 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2018.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Revised: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 11/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND As assessment with inertial-measurement-units (IMUs) increases in research and in clinics, it is important to be aware of the repeatability of these sensors. The objectives of this experiment were to evaluate the measurement repeatability of IMU joint angles using a repeatable robot controller and an anthropomorphic leg phantom and to determine effects of joint speed and sensor positioning on the angles collected by these sensors. Comparisons to an electro-goniometer and three-dimensional (3D) motion capture cameras were also completed. METHODS Two dual-IMU setups (posterior and lateral) were tested concurrently with an electro-goniometer and 3D motion capture cameras using a repeatable robot controller and a leg phantom. All modalities were attached to the phantom, which was flexed 10 times using a pre-programmed motion pathway during each test. Mean angles were compared across tests. Effects of joint speed, sensor re-positioning, and anatomical placement of the sensors on repeatability were assessed. RESULTS Re-positioning caused greater deviation to the maximum and minimum angles than differences in speed. Overall, the means ± standard deviations, and 95% confidence intervals of the maximum angles across all tests for the 3D camera markers, electro-goniometer, posterior IMUs, and lateral IMUs were 119.4 ± 0.3° (119.4, 119.5), 112.4 ± 0.5° (112.3, 112.5), 116.2 ± 2.4° (115.7, 116.7), and 118.3 ± 1.1° (118.1, 118.6). CONCLUSIONS Both posterior and lateral IMU setups demonstrated acceptable repeatability in measurement of range of motion that was advantageous to manual goniometer methods. Posterior and lateral IMU setups demonstrated overlapping standard deviations about their means.
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- M C Fennema
- Lawson Health Research Institute, Robarts Research Institute, Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, Robarts Research Institute, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, London, ON, Canada
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- Wolf Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab, Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, Robarts Research Institute, Department of Medical Biophysics, Department of Surgery, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Correia FD, Nogueira A, Magalhães I, Guimarães J, Moreira M, Barradas I, Teixeira L, Tulha J, Seabra R, Lains J, Bento V. Home-based Rehabilitation With A Novel Digital Biofeedback System versus Conventional In-person Rehabilitation after Total Knee Replacement: a feasibility study. Sci Rep 2018; 8:11299. [PMID: 30050087 PMCID: PMC6062628 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-29668-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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In-person home-based rehabilitation and telerehabilitation can be as effective as clinic-based rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but require heavy logistics and are highly dependent on human supervision. New technologies that allow independent home-based rehabilitation without constant human supervision may help solve this problem. This was a single-center, feasibility study comparing a digital biofeedback system that meets these needs against conventional in-person home-based rehabilitation after TKA over an 8-week program. Primary outcome was the change in the Timed Up and Go score between the end of the program and baseline. Fifty-nine patients completed the study (30 experimental group; 29 conventional rehabilitation). The study demonstrated a superiority of the experimental group for all outcomes. Adverse events were similar in both groups. This is the first study to demonstrate that a digital rehabilitation solution can achieve better outcomes than conventional in-person rehabilitation, while less demanding in terms of human resources.
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- Fernando Dias Correia
- SWORD Health, Porto, Portugal.
- Neurology Department, Hospital de Santo António- Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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- Department of Population Studies, Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS, Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- EPIUnit - Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Orthopaedics Department, Hospital da Prelada- Domingos Braga da Cruz, Porto, Portugal
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- Orthopaedics Department, Hospital da Prelada- Domingos Braga da Cruz, Porto, Portugal
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- Rovisco Pais Medical and Rehabilitation Centre, Tocha, Portugal
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- SWORD Health, Porto, Portugal
- University Institute of Maia - ISMAI, Maia, Portugal
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Mehta S, Rigney A, Webb K, Wesney J, Stratford PW, Shuler FD, Oliashirazi A. Characterizing the recovery trajectories of knee range of motion for one year after total knee replacement. Physiother Theory Pract 2018; 36:176-185. [PMID: 29897271 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1482980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Design: Retrospective analysis of routinely collected clinical data. Objective: This study modeled the recovery in knee flexion and extension range of motion (ROM) over 1 year after total knee replacement (TKR). Background: Recovery after TKR has been characterized for self-reported pain and functional status. Literature describing target knee ROM at different follow-up periods after TKR is scarce. Methods: Data were extracted for patients who had undergone TKR at a tertiary care hospital at 2, 8, 12, 26, and 52 weeks after TKR. A linear mixed-effects growth model was constructed that investigated the following covariates age, sex, pre-TKR range, body mass index, duration of symptoms, and their interaction with weeks post TKR. Results: Of the 559 patients included (age 64.8 ± 8.5 years), 370 were women and 189 were men. Knee ROM showed the greatest change during the first 12 weeks after TKR, plateauing by 26 weeks. For an average patient, knee flexion increased from approximately 100º 2 weeks post TKR to 117º 52 weeks post TKR. Knee extension increased from approximately 3º knee flexion 2 weeks post TKR to 1º flexion 52 weeks post TKR. Conclusions: The results showed that the maximum gains in knee ROM should be expected within the first 12 weeks with small changes occurring up to 26 weeks after TKR. In addition, age and presurgery knee ROM are associated with the gains in knee ROM and should be factored into the estimation of expected knee ROM at a given follow-up interval after TKR.
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- Saurabh Mehta
- School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA.,Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA
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- School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA
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- School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA
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- School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Dept. of Orthopedics Surgery, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA
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- Dept. of Orthopedics Surgery, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA
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Pua YH, Seah FJT, Poon CLL, Tan JWM, Alan Clark R, Liaw JSC, Chong HC. Age- and sex-based recovery curves to track functional outcomes in older adults with total knee arthroplasty. Age Ageing 2018; 47:144-148. [PMID: 28985252 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afx148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background older adults with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) frequently undergo rehabilitation to address limited knee flexion range-of-motion, quadriceps weakness and gait speed limitations. This study aimed to develop age- and sex-specific recovery curves of knee flexion range-of-motion, quadriceps strength and fast gait speed post-TKA. Methods a population-based sample of 2,987 patients undergoing primary TKA participated, of whom 2015 (68%) were 65 years of age or older. At 4, 8 and 12 weeks post surgery, knee flexion range-of-motion, quadriceps strength and fast gait speed were quantified. Quantile regression was used to determine the percentiles of the knee and gait measures. Results the various knee and gait measures improved nonlinearly over time, with substantial improvements observed in the 1st 8-10 weeks post surgery. Age-specific, sex-specific recovery curves were developed to show the recovery patterns at multiple percentile levels. A web interface was created to facilitate easy computation of the percentile rank for a given outcome value. Conclusions we have provided reference percentile values for knee flexion range-of-motion, quadriceps strength and gait speed recovery post-TKA. Such information may assist rehabilitation professionals in interpreting outcomes and quantifying deviations from the expected recovery pattern.
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- Yong-Hao Pua
- Department of Physiotherapy, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Research Health Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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Wainwright AV, Kennedy DM, Stratford PW. The Group Experience: Remodelling Outpatient Physiotherapy after Knee Replacement Surgery. Physiother Can 2016; 67:350-6. [PMID: 27504034 DOI: 10.3138/ptc.2014-44] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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UNLABELLED Purpose : To estimate responses to short-duration (4-6 weeks) group-based physiotherapy after knee replacement in terms of pain, function, and satisfaction. METHOD The study used a prospective, observational design. A total of 169 participants (111 women, 58 men) were consecutively recruited to attend a twice-weekly post-operative knee replacement class focused on mobility, strength, balance, and functional retraining. Changes in pain, function, and satisfaction were measured using the P4 pain intensity measure, the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS), a timed stair test (TST), knee range of motion (ROM), the Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS), and the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8). Using Stata version 12.1, the data were summarized descriptively, and change scores were calculated with 95% CIs. Results : On average, participants were discharged within 11 classes, having achieved their treatment goals. More than 77% exceeded the minimal detectable change at the 90% confidence level (MDC90) on the LEFS, TST, PSFS, and ROM assessments. The mean CSQ-8 score at discharge was 31.8 (SD 1.46); 66.7% recorded a perfect score of 32. Conclusions : Patients attending a short group-based outpatient knee replacement class demonstrated significant improvements in pain and lower extremity function and were highly satisfied with their physiotherapy treatment.
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- Amy V Wainwright
- Holland Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto
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- Holland Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto; School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont
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Liao CD, Huang YC, Lin LF, Chiu YS, Tsai JC, Chen CL, Liou TH. Continuous passive motion and its effects on knee flexion after total knee arthroplasty in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2016; 24:2578-86. [PMID: 26286622 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-015-3754-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2015] [Accepted: 08/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE This study evaluated the effects of continuous passive motion (CPM) on accelerated flexion after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and whether CPM application measures (i.e. initial angle and daily increment) are associated with functional outcomes. METHODS A retrospective investigation was conducted at the rehabilitation centre of a university-based teaching hospital. Patients who received CPM therapy immediately after TKA surgery were categorized into rapid-, normal-, and slow-progress groups according to their response to CPM during their acute inpatient stay. Knee pain, passive knee flexion, and knee function-measured using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)-were assessed preoperatively at discharge and at 3- and 6-month outpatient follow-up visits. RESULTS A total of 354 patients were followed for 6 months after inpatient-stay discharge. The patients in the rapid-progress group (n = 119) exhibited significantly greater knee flexions than those in the slow-progress group did (n = 103) at the 3-month follow-up [mean difference (MD) = 10.3°, 95 % confidence interval (CI) 4.3°-16.3°, p < 0.001] and 6-month follow-up (MD = 10.9°, 95 % CI 6.3°-15.6°, p < 0.001). Significant WOMAC score differences between the rapid- and slow-progress groups were observed at the 3-month follow-up (MD = 7.2, 95 % CI 5.4-9.1, p < 0.001) and 6-month follow-up (MD = 16.1, 95 % CI 13.4-18.7, p < 0.001). CPM initial angles and rapid progress significantly predicted short- and long-term outcomes in knee flexion and WOMAC scores (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION When CPM is used, early application with initial high flexion and rapid progress benefits knee function up to 6 months after TKA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- Chun-De Liao
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Exercise and Health Science, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Liao CD, Huang YC, Chiu YS, Liou TH. Effect of body mass index on knee function outcomes following continuous passive motion in patients with osteoarthritis after total knee replacement: a retrospective study. Physiotherapy 2016; 103:266-275. [PMID: 27647443 DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2016.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2015] [Accepted: 04/05/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Obesity may influence postoperative rehabilitation outcomes after total knee replacement (TKR). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of body mass index (BMI) on the progression of inpatient rehabilitation using continuous passive motion (CPM) and its treatment outcomes. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING A retrospective study was conducted in a rehabilitation centre. In total, 354 patients undergoing primary TKR were enrolled through medical chart review. INTERVENTION All patients commenced the CPM programme immediately after surgery and continued until hospital discharge. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Knee flexion, pain score, and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) physical function score. DESIGN Patients were divided into five BMI groups: normal weight (n=59), overweight (n=95), Class I obesity (n=90), Class II obesity (n=82) and Class III obesity (n=28). All outcome measures were recorded at admission; daily during the inpatient stay; at discharge; and at 1-, 3- and 6-month follow-up assessments. RESULTS During CPM exercises, obese patients had a smaller initial flexion angle (P<0.001) and a smaller daily increment in the CPM motion arc (P<0.001) compared with patients of normal weight. Severe obesity was associated with poor knee flexion [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 11.9, 95% confidence interval (CI) 3.49 to 40.94, P<0.001] and WOMAC physical function score (aOR 5.09, 95% CI 1.62 to 16.03, P=0.005) at 6-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Obesity had a negative effect on progress during the CPM protocol, which commenced immediately after surgery and continued until discharge. Obesity was also associated with poorer self-reported function at 6-month follow-up.
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- C-D Liao
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Exercise and Health Science, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Pua YH, Seah FJT, Seet FJH, Tan JWM, Liaw JSC, Chong HC. Sex Differences and Impact of Body Mass Index on the Time Course of Knee Range of Motion, Knee Strength, and Gait Speed After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2015; 67:1397-405. [DOI: 10.1002/acr.22584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2014] [Revised: 02/04/2015] [Accepted: 03/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) represents a general framework for concepts of health and disability. The number of patients undergoing Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is increasing worldwide. Capturing the different health-related ICF domains in this increasing number of patients with TKA requires clinicians and researchers to be familiar with the tools that can be used in daily clinical practice to capture these health-related domains. This paper aimed to review the outcome measures related to the different ICF domains in patients with TKA and to review the psychometric properties of these outcome measures. An electronic search for relevant articles using MEDLINE and CINHAL databases up to March 2014 was performed. In addition to the electronic search, the articles retrieved were searched manually for relevant studies. Impairment-based outcome measures important to patients with TKA included measures of knee pain intensity, knee joint mobility, and muscle performance. Outcome measures capturing activity limitation in patients with TKA included both self-reported and performance-based measures as each capture a different aspect of the activity limitation construct. The disability component of the late life function and disability instrument can be used to quantify participation restriction patients with TKA. Clinicians and researchers are encouraged to measure the different health-related domains in patients with TKA using the outcome measures presented in this review.
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Zhou Z, Yew KSA, Arul E, Chin PL, Tay KJD, Lo NN, Chia SL, Yeo SJ. Recovery in knee range of motion reaches a plateau by 12 months after total knee arthroplasty. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2015; 23:1729-33. [PMID: 25178534 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-014-3212-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2013] [Accepted: 07/28/2014] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE The primary aim of this study was to identify the time point at which improvements in knee range of motion reach a plateau, if any. The secondary aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between the improvements in knee range of motion and patient-reported outcomes [Oxford knee score (OKS) and SF-36]. The hypothesis is that there is a time point at which the recovery in the knee range of motion after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) plateaus. METHOD A prospective study of 145 patients who underwent TKA was conducted. All TKAs were performed by the same surgeon. OKS and SF-36 scores were measured preoperatively and at 6, 12, and 24 months. Range of motion was measured preoperatively and at 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. RESULTS This study shows that for surgeon/therapist reported range of motion, a plateau in recovery was reached at 12 months after TKA. It was also found that range of extension is significantly correlated with OKS, whereas range of flexion was not significantly correlated with OKS. CONCLUSIONS Knowledge of when patients fully recover after TKA will allow appropriate counseling of patients during preoperative consultation. Also, this knowledge will enable surgeons/therapists to better monitor the rehabilitation progress of TKA patients, and make adjustments to the rehabilitation protocol. In addition, our study shows that objective surgeon-/therapist-measured outcome (range of motion) has a significant correlation with subjective patient-reported outcomes (OKS). Hence, both outcome measures should be employed in the postoperative monitoring of patient progress. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prospective case series, Level IV.
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- Zhihong Zhou
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Academia Level 4, 20 College Road, Singapore, 169856, Singapore,
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Association Between Exercise Therapy Dose and Functional Improvements in the Early Postoperative Phase After Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: An Observational Study. PM R 2015; 7:1064-1072. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2015.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2014] [Revised: 04/09/2015] [Accepted: 04/12/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Assessing the patient-specific functional scale's ability to detect early recovery following total knee arthroplasty. Phys Ther 2014; 94:838-44. [PMID: 24557654 DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20130399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The Patient-Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) has received considerable attention over the last 2 decades; however, validation studies have not examined its performance in patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate the ability of the PSFS to detect change in patients post-TKA by comparing PSFS change scores with Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) and pooled impairment change scores. METHODS One hundred thirty-three patients participating in a post-TKA exercise class were assessed at their initial and discharge visits. Initial assessments occurred within 28 days of arthroplasty; follow-up assessments occurred within 80 days of surgery. At both assessments, participants completed the PSFS, LEFS, and the P4 pain measure, and their knee range of motion (ROM) and extensor strength were measured. The ability to detect change was expressed as the standardized response mean (SRM) and as a correlation between the PSFS change scores and 2 reference standards: (1) LEFS change scores and (2) pooled impairment change scores. The pooled impairment measure consisted of pain, ROM, and strength change scores. RESULTS The SRMs were PSFS 4.60 (95% confidence interval [CI]=4.00, 5.36) for the PSFS and 2.28 (95% CI=2.04, 2.60) for the LEFS. The correlation between the PSFS and pooled impairment change scores was 0.12 (95% CI=-0.04, 0.25), and the correlation between the PSFS and LEFS changes scores was 0.18 (0.02, 0.34). LIMITATIONS The order of measure administration was not standardized, and fixed activity set does not reflect clinical application in many instances. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that the PSFS is adept at detecting improvement in patients post-TKA but that the PSFS, like other patient-specific measures, is likely to be of limited value in distinguishing different levels of change among patients.
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Cupido C, Peterson D, Sutherland MS, Ayeni O, Stratford PW. Tracking patient outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Physiother Can 2014; 66:199-205. [PMID: 24799759 DOI: 10.3138/ptc.2013-19bc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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UNLABELLED Purpose : To model how patients' knee range of motion (ROM), pain, and self-reported lower-extremity (LE) functional status change over the first 26 weeks following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and to estimate the test-retest reliability of these measurements. METHODS Patients were assessed weekly over 26 weeks following ACL reconstruction. Outcomes were knee ROM, LE functional status measured by the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS), and pain measured by the 4-item pain intensity measure (P4). A nonlinear model was applied to describe change for each outcome. Intra-class correlation coefficients and standard errors of measurement were applied to estimate test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change. RESULTS A nonlinear model provided the following model fit values (R(2)): P4=0.71, extension ROM=0.51, flexion ROM=0.99, LEFS=0.97. For pain and ROM, the limit values were reached by approximately 12 weeks after reconstruction; LEFS values continued to increase up to 26 weeks. Test-retest reliability coefficients varied from 0.85 to 0.95. CONCLUSIONS The greatest improvement occurred in the first 8 weeks after surgery. Recovery was nearly complete by 12 weeks with respect to pain and ROM, although LE functional status continued to improve throughout the study period. Scores on all measures demonstrated reliability, which supports their use with individual patients.
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- Colleen Cupido
- David Braley Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre ; School of Rehabilitation
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- Department of Pediatrics ; Department of Surgery, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton
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- Department of Surgery, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton
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- School of Rehabilitation ; Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University
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Stratford PW, Wainwright AV, Kennedy DM. An example of end-digit preference in physiotherapy practice. Physiother Can 2014; 65:276-8. [PMID: 24403698 DOI: 10.3138/ptc.2012-42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Standardizing and improving the validity of range of motion (ROM) measurements is of clinical relevance to physiotherapists. The purpose of this study was to assess whether end-digit preference exists in the measurement of knee ROM in people after knee replacement. METHOD Following total knee replacement, 100 people underwent active-assisted knee ROM measurements using a goniometer calibrated in 1° increments. RESULTS The data showed strong end-digit preferences for 0s and 5s (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS End-digit preference does exist in the measurement of knee ROM. This has the potential to influence both the validity of ROM measurements and clinical decisions.
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- Paul W Stratford
- School of Rehabilitation Science ; Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton ; Department of Surgery
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- Holland Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre ; Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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- School of Rehabilitation Science ; Holland Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre ; Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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Acute Care Outcomes Status Post Total Knee Arthroplasty with Continuous Femoral Nerve Block. JOURNAL OF ACUTE CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY 2012. [DOI: 10.1097/01592394-201203010-00003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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