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Raje S, Shetty AG, Shetty S, Bhuptani B, Arun Maiya G. Application of digital technology in rehabilitation of total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review. J Orthop 2024; 54:108-115. [PMID: 38560586 PMCID: PMC10978458 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.03.008] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Purpose Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) aids in reducing pain and improving knee mobility, function, and quality of life in osteoarthritis knee (OA Knee). Techology-based rehabiliation has proved to be promising post-TKA. The objective of this systematic review was to summarize the digital technology after TKA. Methods The PRISMA Checklist was used for the present systematic review. Randomized and non-randomized studies were included. Joanna Briggs Critical Appraisal Checklist was used to assess risk of bias by two independent reviewers. The data was summarized narratively for the digital technologies utilized. Results 177 studies were screened from the databases, and 14 studies were included. The risk of bias assessment showed low to moderate-quality evidence. The technologies were divided into 2 broad categories-mobile-based and web-based- although the individual studies had unique technologies utilizing sensors, motion trackers, and game-based and video-based. Conclusion Various digital technologies focus on providing exercise intervention post-TKA. Clinicians can use face-to-face and technology-based approaches for TKA rehabilitation for a comprehensive subjective and objective assessment post-TKA based on low to moderate quality studies.
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- Sohini Raje
- Centre for Podiatry & Diabetic Foot Care and Research, Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India
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- Centre for Podiatry & Diabetic Foot Care and Research, Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India
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- Centre for Podiatry & Diabetic Foot Care and Research, Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India
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- Centre for Podiatry & Diabetic Foot Care and Research, Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India
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Colovic D, Draschl A, Reinbacher P, Hecker A, Schittek G, Fischerauer SF, Leithner A, Klim SM, Koutp A, Wittig U, Brunnader K, Sandner-Kiesling A, Sadoghi P. Evaluation of Neuropathic Pain after Total Knee Arthroplasty: Do Yellow Flags Matter? J Clin Med 2023; 12:7708. [PMID: 38137778 PMCID: PMC10743389 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12247708] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Up to 20% of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients continue to experience chronic postsurgical pain. Various factors have been identified as potential contributors, including so-called "yellow flags", encompassing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and catastrophizing, which were examined in this study to assess their predictive value concerning functional outcomes after TKA. METHODS Fifty TKA patients were categorized into high-risk and low-risk groups based on clinical assessment, demographic data, medication, and patient-reported outcome measures (DN4, SF-36, WOMAC, NRS, Fibromyalgia Survey Questionnaire, Pain Catastrophizing Scale, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale). Postoperative outcomes within six months after TKA were then compared. RESULTS Both groups exhibited significant (p < 0.001) improvements in all WOMAC and NRS subscales, as well as in the physical function, role physical, pain, and energy/fatigue subdomains of the SF-36 after six months, while the high-risk group showed lower WOMAC scores regarding stiffness (19.0 ± 18.3 vs. 27.2 ± 20.7, p < 0.001) and pain (13.5 ± 13.3 vs. 15.1 ± 16.3, p = 0.029). The high-risk group showed significantly worse preoperative DN4 scores (1.8 ± 1.3 vs. 3.0 ± 1.1, p = 0.002) than the low-risk group, which persisted for one day (2.3 ± 1.2 vs. 3.5 ± 1.5, p = 0.005) and six weeks (2.2 ± 1.9 vs. 3.6 ± 2.3, p = 0.041) postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that pre-existing yellow flags contribute to a more challenging early postoperative phase, underscoring the importance of considering individual patient characteristics and psychological factors to optimize TKA outcomes.
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- Danijel Colovic
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria; (D.C.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria; (D.C.); (P.S.)
- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 29/4, 8036 Graz, Austria
- COREMED—Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Precision Medicine, Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Neue Stiftingtalstraße 2, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria; (D.C.); (P.S.)
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- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 29/4, 8036 Graz, Austria
- COREMED—Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Precision Medicine, Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Neue Stiftingtalstraße 2, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria; (D.C.); (P.S.)
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5/5, 8036 Graz, Austria;
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria; (D.C.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria; (D.C.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria; (D.C.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria; (D.C.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria; (D.C.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria; (D.C.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5/5, 8036 Graz, Austria;
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria; (D.C.); (P.S.)
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Patel TD, Coiado OC. Challenges with patient management of osteoarthritis during the COVID-19 pandemic: review. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2023; 85:3925-3930. [PMID: 37554908 PMCID: PMC10406077 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000000978] [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: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis is a growing public health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. With progressively worsening joint function and pain, management of osteoarthritis is important to ensure high quality of life for patients. Treatment includes a combination of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic methods such as exercise and physical therapy. However, if multiple treatments fail to improve symptoms, joint replacement surgery is the final course of action. When the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), was declared a pandemic, all aspects of osteoarthritis treatment become affected. Due to increased public health measures, non-pharmacologic modalities and elective surgeries became limited in accessibility. Additionally, there were concerns about the interaction of current medications for osteoarthritis with the virus. As a result of limited options for treatment and quality of life of patients was negatively impacted, especially in those with severe osteoarthritis. Furthermore, a backlog of joint replacement surgeries was created which could take up to several months or years to address. In this review, we describe the impact COVID-19 had on osteoarthritis management as well as tactics to deal with the large caseload of surgeries as operative rooms begin to re-open for elective surgeries.
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- Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
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Gmainer DG, Hecker A, Brinskelle P, Draschl A, Reinbacher P, Kamolz LP, Lumenta DB. Persistent Pain as an Early Indicator for Operative Carpal Tunnel Revision after Primary Release: A Retrospective Analysis of Recurrent and Persistent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2100. [PMID: 37510541 PMCID: PMC10380003 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11142100] [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: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Prolonged symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) after primary carpal tunnel release (CTR) can reduce the quality of life and lead to multiple referrals across specialties. The following study aimed to identify differences in symptoms, signs, and intraoperative findings between recurrent and persistent CTS cases to avoid undesired outcomes after primary CTR. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on revision CTRs performed between 2005 and 2015 using literature-based definitions for recurrent (a relapse of symptoms occurs following a symptom-free period of ≥3 months) and persistent (symptoms persisting longer than three months after surgical release) CTS. The parameters assessed were symptoms, clinical signs, and intraoperative findings. RESULTS Out of 53 cases, 85% (n = 45) were external referrals, whereby our own revision rate was 0.67% (n = 8/1199). Paresthesia and numbness were frequent in both groups; however, abnormal postoperative pain was reported more often in persistent cases (86%; n = 30/35) in comparison to recurrent cases (50%; n = 9/18; p = 0.009). Scarring around the median nerve was observed in almost all recurrent cases (94%; n = 17/18) and in 40% (n = 14/35) of persistent cases (p < 0.001). Incomplete division of the palmar ligament was the primary cause for revision in the persistent cohort (49%; n = 17/35). CONCLUSIONS For patients experiencing symptoms for more than three months after CTR, primarily presenting as pain, it is advisable to consider referring the patient to a certified hand clinic for additional evaluation.
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- Daniel Georg Gmainer
- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
- Research Unit for Digital Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
- Research Unit for Digital Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
- COREMED-Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Precision Medicine, Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
- COREMED-Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Precision Medicine, Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
- Research Unit for Digital Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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Hecker A, Nischwitz SP, Petritsch J, Holzer-Geissler JCJ, Draschl A, Wegscheider T, Lumenta DB. Undergraduate Skills Training in Pandemic Times: Where Is the Future of Medical Education? Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2023; 13:1219-1228. [PMID: 37504481 PMCID: PMC10377890 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe13070090] [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: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic forced medical programs to rapidly switch to remote teaching from scratch, impacting hands-on skills training. This study compared the efficacy of a hybrid online format to a regular in-person session for a mandatory surgical skills class. METHODS Third-year undergraduate medical students attending the surgical skills class in the winter semester of 2020/21 at the Medical University of Graz were randomly assigned to either the hybrid or in-person class, depending on their course schedule and government regulations. The hybrid class involved online videos, one-on-one peer tutoring, and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Pre- and post-class self-assessments were conducted to evaluate their theoretical and practical knowledge of a single interrupted suture. RESULTS The study included 85 students in the regular in-person class and 50 in the hybrid class. A pre-class assessment revealed higher self-assessments in the hybrid class for theoretical and practical knowledge, but a post-class assessment showed no significant difference. The advantages and disadvantages of both modalities were identified, providing valuable insights for future curriculum development. CONCLUSIONS Both teaching modes were effective for undergraduate surgical skills training. This study recommends implementing positive aspects of both the hybrid and in-person formats while recognizing their respective limitations.
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- Andrzej Hecker
- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria (D.B.L.)
- Research Unit for Digital Surgery, Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria (D.B.L.)
- Research Unit for Digital Surgery, Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria (D.B.L.)
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- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria (D.B.L.)
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- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria (D.B.L.)
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- Clinical Skills Center (CSC), Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria (D.B.L.)
- Research Unit for Digital Surgery, Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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Bae JK, Seo JS, Shin SK, Kim SJ, Kim JH. Does COVID-19 Infection within 1 Week after Total Knee Arthroplasty Affect Patients' Early Clinical Outcomes? A Matched Case-Control Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4496. [PMID: 37445528 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12134496] [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: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Recent studies have reported the impact of previous COVID-19 infection on the early clinical outcome after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, the timing of infection before the surgery was not constant and a study on patients with COVID-19 infection within 1 week after TKA is lacking. This study aimed to determine the effect of COVID-19 infection within one week after TKA on the postoperative outcomes and to compare the early clinical outcomes to those who were not infected with COVID-19 before and after surgery. No significant differences were observed between the two groups in terms of clinical outcomes or complications. The length of the hospital stay (LOS) was significantly longer for the COVID-19 group than for the non-COVID-19 group (p < 0.05). The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were higher for the study group on postoperative days 9 and 12 than for those in the control group (p < 0.05). However, D-dimer levels were not significantly different between the two groups. We should cautiously consider that COVID-19 infection within 1 week after TKA may be associated with increased ESR, CRP levels, and length of hospital stay, but they are not associated with the worsening of early clinical outcomes or the occurrence of complications.
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- Jung-Kwon Bae
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul 02053, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul 02053, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul 02053, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul 02053, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul 05278, Republic of Korea
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