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Chen B, Clement ND, MacDonald D, Hamilton DF, Gaston P. Cost-utility analysis of total knee arthroplasty using 10-year data from a randomised controlled trial: Implant design influences quality-adjusted life year gain. Knee 2023; 44:79-88. [PMID: 37542953 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2023.07.002] [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: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to perform a cost-utility analysis for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) over a 10-year follow up period. METHODS Two-hundred and twelve patients were randomised to receive either a Kinemax or a Triathlon TKA. Patients were assessed pre-operatively, and at 6 months, and 1, 3, 7 and 10 years postoperatively. The costs of the primary and revision surgery were accounted for. One-year quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gain was used to estimate 10-year gains using the established annual health gain discounts. RESULTS Forty-eight patients died and eight were revised during the follow up period. Overall QALY gain per patient over the 10-year period was 2.594 and the cost per patient was £6559, which resulted in a cost per QALY of £2761 at 10 years. The Triathlon group had a significantly greater QALY gain compared with the Kinemax (mean difference (MD) 0.53, 95% CI 0.03-1.03, P = 0.02), which resulted in a cost per QALY for the Triathlon group of £2521 compared with £3107 for the Kinemax group at 10 years. The 5% annual discount resulted in a significantly lower QALY gain (MD 0.135, 95% CI 0.201-0.354, P = 0.002), whereas the 3.5% annual discount resulted in non-significant difference in QALY gain compared with the actual gain (MD 0.021, 95% CI -0.084 to 0.077, P = 0.292). CONCLUSIONS TKA was a cost-effective intervention, and the Triathlon was associated with a greater cost effectiveness at 10 years. The 3.5% annual discounts for QALY gain would seem to be the most accurate, with an underestimation being observed with the 5% discount.
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- B Chen
- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China; Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Little France, Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Little France, Edinburgh, UK; Department of Orthopaedics, University of Edinburgh, Little France, Edinburgh, UK.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Edinburgh, Little France, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Edinburgh, Little France, Edinburgh, UK; School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Little France, Edinburgh, UK; Department of Orthopaedics, University of Edinburgh, Little France, Edinburgh, UK
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The Effect of Preoperative Rehabilitation Training on the Early Recovery of Joint Function after Artificial Total Knee Arthroplasty and Its Effect Evaluation. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2022; 2022:3860991. [PMID: 35126921 PMCID: PMC8808188 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3860991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Objective To study the effect of preoperative rehabilitation training on the rehabilitation of patients after total knee arthroplasty. Methods A total of 120 patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis and undergoing total knee arthroplasty were selected and divided into experimental group and control group according to a random number table, with 60 cases in each group. The control group only carried out routine clinical nursing before the operation, and the experimental group used the formulated preoperative rehabilitation training method based on the control group for training. By comparing the visual analogue score (VAS), keen society score (KSS), postoperative time to get out of bed for the first time, patient satisfaction, and other related indicators between the two groups of patients, the recovery of keen joint function of patients after surgery was evaluated. Results The visual analogue scale (VAS) of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the experimental group at three days after operation. The keen society score (KSS) of the experimental group was significantly better than that of the control group at three days after surgery and one month after surgery. The time to get out of bed for the first time after operation in the experimental group (44.93 ± 13.63) was significantly less than that in the control group (78.33 ± 13.52). The patient satisfaction of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group (88.30 ± 3.61). The above statistical results were all p < 0.05 of the two groups, and the differences were statistically significant. Conclusion Preoperative rehabilitation training can significantly reduce the pain of patients after knee replacement, improve the functional state of knee joints, shorten the time to get out of bed for the first time after surgery, and win the best recovery opportunity, which can better improve patient satisfaction in hospitalization and improve medical care services level.
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Wilson RA, Gwynne-Jones DP, Sullivan TA, Abbott JH. Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties Are Highly Cost-Effective Procedures: The Importance of Duration of Follow-Up. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:1864-1872.e10. [PMID: 33589278 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.01.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total hip and knee arthroplasties (THA/TKA) are clinically effective but high cost procedures. The aim of this study is to perform a cost-effectiveness analysis of THA and TKA in the New Zealand (NZ) healthcare system. METHODS Data were collected from 713 patients undergoing THA and 520 patients undergoing TKA at our local public hospital. SF-6D utility values were obtained from participants preoperatively and 1-year postoperatively, and deaths and any revision surgeries from patient records and the New Zealand Joint Registry at minimum 8-year follow-up. A continuous-time state-transition simulation model was used to estimate costs and health gains to 15 years. Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs), treatment costs, and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) were calculated to determine cost effectiveness. ICERs below NZ gross domestic product (GDP; NZ$60 600) and 0.5 times GDP per capita were considered "cost effective" and "highly cost effective" respectively. RESULTS Cumulative health gains were 2.8 QALYs (THA) and 2.3 QALYs (TKA) over 15 years. Cost effectiveness improved from ICERs of NZ$74,400 (THA) and NZ$93,000 (TKA) at 1 year to NZ$6000 (THA) and NZ$7500 (TKA) at 15 years. THA and TKA were cost effective after 2 years and highly cost effective after 3 years. QALY gains and cost effectiveness were greater in patients with worse preoperative functional status and younger age. CONCLUSION THA and TKA are highly cost-effective procedures over longer term horizons. Although preoperative status and age were associated with cost effectiveness, both THA and TKA remained cost effective in patients with less severe preoperative scores and older ages.
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- Ross A Wilson
- Centre for Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Centre for Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand; Department of Orthopaedics, Dunedin Hospital, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Centre for Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Kamaraj A, To K, Seah KTM, Khan WS. Modelling the cost-effectiveness of total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review. J Orthop 2020; 22:485-492. [PMID: 33093759 PMCID: PMC7566842 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2020.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Objective Osteoarthritis causes a significant healthcare burden and the number of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures is predicted to increase significantly in the coming years. We conducted a systematic review to assess the scope and quality of all current TKA cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) studies, identify trends, and identify areas for improvement. Methods An electronic database search of MEDLINE, Embase, the CEA registry and Scopus was used to identify all CEA studies where TKA was used with a comparator. Studies were included from January 1, 1997 to February 2, 2020. The Quality of Health Economic Analysis Studies (QHES) instrument was used to assess their quality. Thirty-three studies were included that offered both a QALY and cost calculation. The main findings, incremental-cost effectiveness ratios and other important study characteristics were then ascertained, and trends identified. Results Certain surgical interventions were suggested to be more cost-effective than TKA. This included unicompartmental knee arthroplasty for unicompartmental osteoarthritis, computer-assisted TKA compared to conventional TKA, and resurfacing the patella compared to no resurfacing. TKA was more cost-effective compared to non-operative management regardless of specific patient variables. Conclusions The analyses of the CEAs included in the study have to be interpreted with caution. Overall, certain surgical methods within TKA and alternative methods to TKA appear to be favoured for treating particular knee osteoarthritic conditions due to their suggested greater cost-effectiveness but this should be interpreted within local contexts. Our results should help guide future policy-making as healthcare associated costs continue to rise.
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- Achi Kamaraj
- Division of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Division of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Division of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Division of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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Cost-Effectiveness of Arthroplasty Management in Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: a Quality Review of the Literature. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN RHEUMATOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40674-020-00157-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Gwynne-Jones DP, Sullivan T, Wilson R, Abbott JH. The Relationship Between Preoperative Oxford Hip and Knee Score and Change in Health-Related Quality of Life After Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty: Can It Help Inform Rationing Decisions? Arthroplast Today 2020; 6:585-589.e1. [PMID: 32995405 PMCID: PMC7502579 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2020.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background In countries with publicly funded health care, there is an increasing need for explicit rationing for total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The Oxford Hip and Knee Scores (OHS/OKS) have been used to set access thresholds for TJA despite not being developed for that purpose. The aim of this study was to determine whether preoperative OHS/OKS can aid rationing decisions by investigating the changes in general health-related quality of life after TJA. Methods OHS/OKS, Short Form-12, and Short Form-6D (SF-6D) scores were collected preoperatively and at 1 year postoperatively in a cohort of patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA; n = 713) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA; n = 520). The association between preoperative OHS/OKS and postoperative score and the change in OHS/OKS and SF-6D was investigated, adjusting for age and gender. Results The mean Oxford scores improved from 13.9 to 40.7 (OHS) and 15.6 to 37.4 (OKS). The mean SF-6D improved after THA (0.53 to 0.80) and TKA (0.56 to 0.78) (all P < .0001). Poorer preoperative Oxford scores were associated with poorer postoperative OHS/OKS and SF-6D but larger improvements. For every 5 points lower preoperative OHS/OKS, the postoperative SF-6D score was worse by a margin of 0.019 (THA) and 0.023 (TKA). Conclusions Preoperative OHS/OKS can help inform rationing decisions. A lower preoperative OHS/OKS will result in greater gains but a lower final outcome score in general health-related quality of life.
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- David P Gwynne-Jones
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Centre for Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dunedin Hospital, Southern District Health Board, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Centre for Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Centre for Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Mahendira L, Jones C, Papachristos A, Waddell J, Rubin L. Comparative clinical and cost analysis between surgical and non-surgical intervention for knee osteoarthritis. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2020; 44:77-83. [PMID: 31520177 PMCID: PMC6938792 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-019-04405-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the management and costs of osteoarthritis of the knee (OAK), a progressive joint disease due to bone and cartilage degeneration, with significant personal and societal impact. METHODS We prospectively analyzed the clinical outcomes and quantifiable cumulative direct costs of patients with OAK referred to our multidisciplinary OA program over a two year time period. One hundred thirty-one subjects were assessed. All demonstrated radiographic criteria for moderate to severe OAK. Western Ontario McMaster Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Minimal Clinically Important Improvement (MCII), and change in BMI were recorded and analyzed. Total medical and surgical direct costs for all subjects during the two year time period were determined. RESULTS Five patients underwent total joint replacement during the two years of study. Among the group as a whole, a significant overall improvement in WOMAC scores was noted at the two year time point follow-up. After dividing the group into tertiles by baseline WOMAC scores, 46% achieved MCII. Significant weight loss was noted for individuals with baseline BMI of > 30. As all patients were considered "de facto" surgical candidates at referral, an average net savings of $9551.10 of direct costs per patient, or a potential total of $1,203,438.60 for the entire group, could be inferred as a result of medical as opposed to surgical management. CONCLUSION These findings support the benefits of multidisciplinary medical management for patients with significant OAK. This approach is clinically beneficial and may provide significant cost savings. Such models of care can substantially improve the long-term outcome of this highly prevalent condition and reduce societal and financial burdens.
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- Luxme Mahendira
- Division of Rheumatology, Unity Health-Saint Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Bond Wing 3-061, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Mobility Program, Unity Health-Saint Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, M5S 1A8, Canada
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- Mobility Program, Unity Health-Saint Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, M5S 1A8, Canada
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- Mobility Program, Unity Health-Saint Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, M5S 1A8, Canada
- Division of Orthopedics, Unity Health-Saint Michael's Hospital, 55 Queen St E. Suite 207, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1R6, Canada
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- Division of Rheumatology, Unity Health-Saint Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Bond Wing 3-061, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, Canada.
- Mobility Program, Unity Health-Saint Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, Canada.
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, M5S 1A8, Canada.
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Boylan MR, Chadda A, Slover JD, Zuckerman JD, Iorio R, Bosco JA. Preferred Single-Vendor Program for Total Joint Arthroplasty Implants: Surgeon Adoption, Outcomes, and Cost Savings. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2019; 101:1381-1387. [PMID: 31393429 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.19.00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND In total joint arthroplasty, variation in implant use can be driven by vendor relationships, surgeon preference, and technological advancements. Our institution developed a preferred single-vendor program for primary hip and knee arthroplasty. We hypothesized that this initiative would decrease implant costs without compromising performance on quality metrics. METHODS The utilization of implants from the preferred vendor was evaluated for the first 12 months of the contract (September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2018; n = 4,246 cases) compared with the prior year (September 1, 2016, to August 31, 2017; n = 3,586 cases). Per-case implant costs were compared using means and independent-samples t tests. Performance on quality metrics, including 30-day readmission, 30-day surgical site infection (SSI), and length of stay (LOS), was compared using multivariable-adjusted regression models. RESULTS The utilization of implants from the preferred vendor increased from 50% to 69% (p < 0.001), with greater use of knee implants than hip implants from the preferred vendor, although significant growth was seen for both (from 62% to 81% for knee, p < 0.001; and from 38% to 58% for hip, p < 0.001). Adoption of the preferred-vendor initiative was greatest among low-volume surgeons (from 22% to 87%; p < 0.001) and lowest among very high-volume surgeons (from 61% to 62%; p = 0.573). For cases in which implants from the preferred vendor were utilized, the mean cost per case decreased by 23% in the program's first year (p < 0.001), with an associated 11% decrease in the standard deviation. Among all cases, there were no significant changes with respect to 30-day readmission (p = 0.449) or SSI (p = 0.059), while mean LOS decreased in the program's first year (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The creation of a preferred single-vendor model for hip and knee arthroplasty implants led to significant cost savings and decreased cost variability within the program's first year. Higher-volume surgeons were less likely to modify their implant choice than were lower-volume surgeons. Despite the potential learning curve associated with changes in surgical implants, there was no difference in short-term quality metrics. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Matthew R Boylan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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Ma JX, Zhang LK, Kuang MJ, Zhao J, Wang Y, Lu B, Sun L, Ma XL. The effect of preoperative training on functional recovery in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Surg 2018; 51:205-212. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Revised: 11/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Wall PDH, Richards BL, Sprowson A, Buchbinder R, Singh JA. Do outcomes reported in randomised controlled trials of joint replacement surgery fulfil the OMERACT 2.0 Filter? A review of the 2008 and 2013 literature. Syst Rev 2017; 6:106. [PMID: 28558822 PMCID: PMC5450048 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-017-0498-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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] [Received: 12/08/2016] [Accepted: 05/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It is not known, whether outcome reporting in trials of total joint arthroplasty in the recent years is adequate or not. Our objective was to assess whether outcomes reported in total joint replacement (TJR) trials fulfil the Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) Filter 2.0. METHODS We systematically reviewed all TJR trials in adults, published in English in 2008 or 2013. Searches were conducted in the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, and EMBASE. Two authors independently applied the inclusion criteria for the studies, and any disagreement was resolved with a third review author. All outcome measures were abstracted using a pre-piloted standardised data extraction form and assessed for whether they mapped to one of the three OMERACT Filter 2.0 core areas: pathophysiological, life impact, and death. RESULTS From 1635 trials identified, we included 70 trials (30 in 2008 and 40 in 2013) meeting the eligibility criteria. Twenty-two (31%) trials reported the three essential OMERACT core areas. Among the 27 hip replacement surgery trials and 39 knee replacement surgery trials included, 11 hip (41%) and nine knee (23%) trials reported all three essential OMERACT core areas. The most common outcome domains/measures were pain (20/27, 74%) and function (23/27, 85%) in hip trials and pain (26/39, 67%) and function (27/39, 69%) in knee trials. Results were similar for shoulder and hand joint replacement trials. CONCLUSIONS We identified significant gaps in the measurement of OMERACT core outcome areas in TJR trials, despite the majority reporting outcome domains of pain and function. An international consensus of key stakeholders is needed to develop a core domain set for reporting of TJR trials. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42014009216.
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- Peter D H Wall
- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia.,Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Frankston, VIC, Australia.,Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Cabrini Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University of Alabama at Birmingham, Faculty Office Tower 805B, 510 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA. .,Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA.
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Richards BL, Wall PDH, Sprowson AP, Singh JA, Buchbinder R. Outcome Measures Used in Arthroplasty Trials: Systematic Review of the 2008 and 2013 Literature. J Rheumatol 2017; 44:1277-1287. [PMID: 28507180 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.161477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Previously published literature assessing the reporting of outcome measures used in joint replacement randomized controlled trials (RCT) has revealed disappointing results. It remains unknown whether international initiatives have led to any improvement in the quality of reporting and/or a reduction in the heterogeneity of outcome measures used. Our objective was to systematically assess and compare primary outcome measures and the risk of bias in joint replacement RCT published in 2008 and 2013. METHODS We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL for RCT investigating adult patients undergoing joint replacement surgery. Two authors independently identified eligible trials, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias using the Cochrane tool. RESULTS Seventy RCT (30 in 2008, 40 in 2013) met the eligibility criteria. There was no significant difference in the number of trials judged to be at low overall risk of bias (n = 6, 20%) in 2008 compared with 2013 [6 (15%); chi-square = 0.302, p = 0.75]. Significantly more trials published in 2008 did not specify a primary outcome measure (n = 25, 83%) compared with 18 trials (45%) in 2013 (chi-square = 10.6316, p = 0.001). When specified, there was significant heterogeneity in the measures used to assess primary outcomes. CONCLUSION While less than a quarter of trials published in both 2008 and 2013 were judged to be at low overall risk of bias, significantly more trials published in 2013 specified a primary outcome. Although this might represent a temporal trend toward improvement, the overall frequency of primary outcome reporting and the wide heterogeneity in primary outcomes reported remain suboptimal.
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- Bethan L Richards
- From the Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital; Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney; Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University; Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Cabrini Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Birmingham Veterans Affairs Warwick Orthopaedics, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK; Medical Center and University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama; Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.,B.L. Richards, FRACP, MClinEpi, MSportsMed, Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney; P.D. Wall, MBChB (Hons), MRCS (Edin), PhD, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Warwick Orthopaedics, University of Warwick; A.P. Sprowson, MD, FRCS, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Warwick Orthopaedics, University of Warwick; J.A. Singh, MD, MPH, Medical Center and University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Mayo Clinic College of Medicine; R. Buchbinder, MBBS (Hons), PhD, Dept. of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, and Monash Dept. of Clinical Epidemiology, Cabrini Hospital. Dr. Sprowson died on March 13, 2015
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- From the Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital; Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney; Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University; Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Cabrini Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Birmingham Veterans Affairs Warwick Orthopaedics, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK; Medical Center and University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama; Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.,B.L. Richards, FRACP, MClinEpi, MSportsMed, Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney; P.D. Wall, MBChB (Hons), MRCS (Edin), PhD, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Warwick Orthopaedics, University of Warwick; A.P. Sprowson, MD, FRCS, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Warwick Orthopaedics, University of Warwick; J.A. Singh, MD, MPH, Medical Center and University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Mayo Clinic College of Medicine; R. Buchbinder, MBBS (Hons), PhD, Dept. of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, and Monash Dept. of Clinical Epidemiology, Cabrini Hospital. Dr. Sprowson died on March 13, 2015
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- From the Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital; Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney; Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University; Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Cabrini Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Birmingham Veterans Affairs Warwick Orthopaedics, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK; Medical Center and University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama; Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.,B.L. Richards, FRACP, MClinEpi, MSportsMed, Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney; P.D. Wall, MBChB (Hons), MRCS (Edin), PhD, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Warwick Orthopaedics, University of Warwick; A.P. Sprowson, MD, FRCS, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Warwick Orthopaedics, University of Warwick; J.A. Singh, MD, MPH, Medical Center and University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Mayo Clinic College of Medicine; R. Buchbinder, MBBS (Hons), PhD, Dept. of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, and Monash Dept. of Clinical Epidemiology, Cabrini Hospital. Dr. Sprowson died on March 13, 2015
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- From the Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital; Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney; Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University; Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Cabrini Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Birmingham Veterans Affairs Warwick Orthopaedics, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK; Medical Center and University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama; Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA. .,B.L. Richards, FRACP, MClinEpi, MSportsMed, Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney; P.D. Wall, MBChB (Hons), MRCS (Edin), PhD, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Warwick Orthopaedics, University of Warwick; A.P. Sprowson, MD, FRCS, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Warwick Orthopaedics, University of Warwick; J.A. Singh, MD, MPH, Medical Center and University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Mayo Clinic College of Medicine; R. Buchbinder, MBBS (Hons), PhD, Dept. of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, and Monash Dept. of Clinical Epidemiology, Cabrini Hospital. Dr. Sprowson died on March 13, 2015.
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- From the Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital; Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney; Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University; Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Cabrini Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Birmingham Veterans Affairs Warwick Orthopaedics, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK; Medical Center and University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama; Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.,B.L. Richards, FRACP, MClinEpi, MSportsMed, Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney; P.D. Wall, MBChB (Hons), MRCS (Edin), PhD, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Warwick Orthopaedics, University of Warwick; A.P. Sprowson, MD, FRCS, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Warwick Orthopaedics, University of Warwick; J.A. Singh, MD, MPH, Medical Center and University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Mayo Clinic College of Medicine; R. Buchbinder, MBBS (Hons), PhD, Dept. of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, and Monash Dept. of Clinical Epidemiology, Cabrini Hospital. Dr. Sprowson died on March 13, 2015
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Huber EO, Roos EM, Meichtry A, de Bie RA, Bischoff-Ferrari HA. Effect of preoperative neuromuscular training (NEMEX-TJR) on functional outcome after total knee replacement: an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2015; 16:101. [PMID: 25925404 PMCID: PMC4414282 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-015-0556-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2014] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Improving functional status preoperatively through exercise may improve postoperative outcome. Previous knowledge on preoperative exercise in knee osteoarthritis is insufficient. The aim of the study was to compare the difference in change between groups in lower extremity function from baseline to 3 months after Total Knee Replacement (TKR) following a neuromuscular exercise programme (NEMEX-TJR) plus a knee school educational package (KS) or KS alone. Methods 45 patients (55–83 years, 53% male, waiting for TKR) were randomized to receive a minimum of 8 sessions of NEMEXTJR plus 3 sessions of KS or 3 sessions of KS alone. Function was assessed with the Chair Stand Test (CST, primary endpoint) and the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) subscales focusing on daily living function (ADL) and pain (secondary endpoints). Assessments were performed immediately before and after the intervention, and at 6 weeks, 3 months and 12 months after surgery by a physiotherapist, blinded to group allocation. Results After intervention before surgery we observed a small improvement for primary and secondary endpoints in both groups, which did not differ significantly between groups: comparing the exercise to the control group the treatment effect for the CST was −1.5 seconds (95% CI: −5.3, 2.2), for KOOS ADL and KOOS pain the treatment effect was 1.3 points (−10.1, 12.8) and −2.3 (−12.4, 7.9) respectively. At 3 months after surgery we observed a small improvement in the primary endpoint in the control group and a significant improvement in the secondary endpoints in both exercise and control groups, which did not differ significantly between groups: comparing the exercise group to the control group the treatment effect in the CST was 2.0 seconds (−1.8, 5.8), for KOOS ADL and KOOS pain the treatment effect was −4.9 points (−16.3, 6.5) and −3.3 points (−13.5, 6.8) respectively. Conclusions A median (IQR) of 10 (8, 14) exercise sessions before surgery showed an additional small but non-significant improvement in all functional assessments compared to patient education alone. These benefits were not sustained after TKR. Our trial doesn’t give a conclusive answer to whether additional preoperative exercise on postoperative functional outcomes is beneficial. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12891-015-0556-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Affiliation(s)
- Erika O Huber
- Centre of Aging and Mobility, University Hospital Zurich and Waid City Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, Zurich, Switzerland. .,School of Health Professions, Institute of Physiotherapy, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Technikumstrasse 71, 8401, Winterthur, Switzerland. .,Department of Epidemiology, Musculoskeletal Research Division CAHPRI, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- University of Southern Denmark, Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Campusvej 55, 5230, Odense M, Denmark.
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- School of Health Professions, Institute of Physiotherapy, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Technikumstrasse 71, 8401, Winterthur, Switzerland.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Musculoskeletal Research Division CAHPRI, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Centre of Aging and Mobility, University Hospital Zurich and Waid City Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, Zurich, Switzerland. .,Department of Geriatrics and Aging Research, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, Zurich, Switzerland.
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