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Olsen AA, Junge JM, Booth G, Abraham VM, Balazs GC, Goldman AH. A Lack of Generalizability-Total Knee Demographics in the Active Duty Population. Mil Med 2024; 189:e1161-e1165. [PMID: 37966515 DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usad437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Age and sex are known demographic risk factors for requiring revision surgery following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Military service members are a unique population with barriers to long-term follow up after surgery. This study aims to compare demographic data between active duty military personnel and a nationwide sample to identify differences that may impact clinical and economic outcomes. METHODS A retrospective observational analysis was performed using the Military Health System Data Repository (MDR) and the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP). Databases were queried for patients undergoing primary TKA between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2020. The MDR was queried for demographic data including age, sex, duty status, facility type, geographic region, history of prior military deployment, history of deployment-related health condition, branch of military service, and military rank. National Surgical Quality Improvement Program was queried for age and sex. Median age between populations was compared with the Mann-Whitney U test, and gender was compared with a chi-squared test. RESULTS During the study period, 2,094 primary TKA patients were identified from the MDR, and 357,865 TKA patients were identified from the NSQIP database. Military TKA patients were 79.4% male with a median age of 49.0, and NSQIP TKA patients were 38.9% were male, with a median age of 67. Military TKA patients were significantly more likely to be male (P < .001) and younger (P < .001). CONCLUSION Patients undergoing TKA in the military are younger and more likely to be male compared to national trends. Current evidence suggests these factors may place them at a significant revision risk in the future. The application of quality metrics based on nationwide demographics may not be applicable to military members within the Military Health System.
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- Aaron A Olsen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bone and Joint Sports Medicine Institute, Portsmouth, VA 23708, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA 23708, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA 23708, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bone and Joint Sports Medicine Institute, Portsmouth, VA 23708, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bone and Joint Sports Medicine Institute, Portsmouth, VA 23708, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bone and Joint Sports Medicine Institute, Portsmouth, VA 23708, USA
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Williams J, Albuquerque Ii JBD, Nuelle CW, Stannard JP, Cook JL. Impacts of Knee Arthroplasty on Activity Level and Knee Function in Young Patients: A Systematic Review. J Knee Surg 2024; 37:452-459. [PMID: 37714214 DOI: 10.1055/a-2176-4688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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The annual demand for knee arthroplasty has been steadily rising, particularly in younger patients. The primary objective of this systematic review was to determine the impact of knee arthroplasties on knee function and activity levels in young (≤55 years) patients. A PubMed search from inception (1977) to March 2022 to identify eligible studies produced 640 peer-reviewed studies for consideration. A total of 18 studies including 4,186 knee arthroplasties in 3,200 patients (mean patient age at the time of surgery: 47.4 years, range: 18-55 years) were ultimately included for analysis. Mean final follow-up (FFU) duration was 5.8 years (range: 2-25.1 years). Mean FFU improvement in Knee Society Clinical Score was 48.0 (1,625 knees, range: 20.9-69.0), Knee Society Function Score was 37.4 (1,284 knees, range: 20-65). Mean FFU for the Tegner and Lysholm activity scale was 2.8 (4 studies, 548 knees, range: 0.7-4.2); University of California Los Angeles Physical Activity Questionnaire score was 2.8 (3 studies, 387 knees, range: 1.2-5); lower extremity activity scale was 1.84 (529 knees). The available evidence suggest that young patients typically realize sustained improvements in knee function compared to preoperative levels; however, these improvements do not typically translate into a return to desired activity levels or quality of life, and this patient population should expect a higher and earlier risk for revision than their older counterparts. Further research, including robust registry data, is needed to establish evidence-based indications, expectations, and prognoses for outcomes after knee arthroplasty in young and active patients.
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- Jonathan Williams
- Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mizzou Joint and Limb Preservation Center, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Columbia, Missouri
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mizzou Joint and Limb Preservation Center, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Columbia, Missouri
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mizzou Joint and Limb Preservation Center, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Columbia, Missouri
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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Szapary HJ, Farid A, Desai V, Franco H, Ready JE, Chen AF, Lange JK. Predictors of reoperation and survival experience for primary total knee arthroplasty in young patients with degenerative and inflammatory arthritis. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024:10.1007/s00402-024-05299-1. [PMID: 38613613 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05299-1] [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: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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INTRODUCTION While total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is typically implemented in patients > 65 years old, young patients may need to undergo TKA for pain relief and functional improvement. Current data are limited by older cohorts and short-term survival rates. This study aimed to examine a large sample size of patients with degenerative and inflammatory conditions who underwent primary TKA at a young (≤ 40) age to identify predictors of reoperation, as well 15-year survivorship. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective study was performed on 77 patients (92 surgeries) who underwent primary TKA at ≤ 40 years old, between January 1990 and January 2020. Patient charts were reviewed and a multivariable logistic regression model identified independent predictors of reoperation. Kaplan-Meier analysis was employed to build survival curves and log-rank tests analyzed survival between groups. RESULTS Of the 77 patients, the median age at the time of surgery was 35.7 years (IQR: 31.2-38.7) and median follow-up time was 6.88 years. Twenty-one (22.8%) primary TKAs underwent 24 reoperations, most commonly due to stiffness (n = 9, 32.1%) and infection (n = 13, 46.4%) more significantly in the OA group (p = 0.049). There were no independent predictors of reoperation in multivariable analysis, and 15-year revision-free survivorship after TKA did not differ by indication (77.3% for OA/PTOA vs. 96.7% for autoimmune, p = 0.09) or between ≤ 30 and 31-40 year age groups (94.7% vs. 83.6%, p = 0.55). CONCLUSIONS In this cohort of patients ≤ 40 years old, revision-free survival was comparable to that reported in the literature for older TKA patients with osteoarthritis/autoimmune conditions (81-94% at 15-years). Though nearly a quarter of TKAs required reoperation and causes of secondary surgery differed between degenerative and inflammatory arthritis patients, there were no significant predictors of increased reoperation rate. Very young patients ≤ 30 years old did not have an increased risk of revision compared to those aged 31-40 years.
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- Hannah J Szapary
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
- Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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Drużbicki M, Kitrys Ł, Jabłoński J, Filip D, Perenc L, Guzik A. Return to Work after Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: The First Polish Pilot Retrospective Study. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1902. [PMID: 38610666 PMCID: PMC11012819 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13071902] [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: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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(1) Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) performed on working-age patients significantly affects the participation of such patients in social life. A retrospective study was conducted to determine the return to work (RTW) rate after TKA. The goal of this study was to provide reference data for the Polish population and identify the factors impacting patients' decisions to return to or resign from work, relative to their functional performance. (2) Methods: This retrospective study involved 48 patients. An interview related to RTW was carried out to identify the factors impacting a patient's decision to return to or resign from work. Functional performance was assessed using the Knee Outcome Survey-Activities of Daily Living (KOS-ADL) scale. (3) Results: Before TKA, 15 individuals (31.25%) qualified for the study did not work and were receiving welfare benefits. After the surgery, 23 individuals (47.9% of those working prior to TKA) did not return to work. The number of those who did not work after TKA increased to 38 (79.17%), which was a significant change. The mean level of functional performance after TKA assessed using KOS-ADL was 75.89. (4) Conclusions: The findings show that the rate of RTW after TKA in Poland is significantly lower than that in other countries. The reasons for this situation, as shown in the study, may be related to the lack of an occupational rehabilitation system, resulting in a paucity of information about the possibility to return to work and about opportunities for retraining.
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- Medical College, University of Rzeszów, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland; (M.D.); (Ł.K.); (J.J.); (L.P.)
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Ponnamaneni D, Mangal R, Gould M, Stead T, Ganti L. Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction with Total Joint Replacement Surgery. Orthop Rev (Pavia) 2024; 16:92646. [PMID: 38343529 PMCID: PMC10853058 DOI: 10.52965/001c.92646] [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: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Background Replacement arthroplasty surgery is a surgical procedure that is needed to restore the activity of a joint. Patient satisfaction regarding arthroplasty surgery is influenced by post-operative complication rate, ability to afford care, and quality of interaction. In this study, we assessed patients' postoperative complications, mobility, and pain management as proxies for their overall satisfaction with total joint replacement (TJR). Methods An anonymous web-based survey was conducted for patients who had undergone any total joint replacement surgery in the US. Respondents were adults living in the United States. Results 180 individuals met the inclusion criteria and responded to the survey. Age, education, gender, and race were fitted against the patient satisfaction level with the surgeon. While education [P=0.4720], gender [P=0.5097 ], and race [P=0.8183] were not significant, age in years [P=0.02340] was predictive of overall satisfaction levels [R2=0.0213]. When controlling for BMI, infection [P=0.0164], nerve damage [P=0.0250], delayed healing [P=0.0024], hematoma [P=0.0497], were more likely to occur in participants who have had a knee replacement, as compared to shoulder and hip replacement surgery. When controlling for mobility before surgery vs. mobility after surgery [P=0.0114], patients who selected the highest level of mobility before surgery were likely to select the highest level of mobility after surgery. Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, employer-based insurance, and no insurance were fitted against the patient's self-reported difficulty in paying for their treatment/care. Although employer-based insurance [P=0.0790] was not significant in predicting difficulty in paying for the surgery, patients with Medicaid [P=0.0280], Medicare [P=0.0200], or private insurance [P=0.0343] did. Conclusion In this cohort, older patients were associated with having improved satisfaction with the surgeon who performed their joint replacement. Complications were higher in patients who underwent a knee arthroplasty compared to a shoulder or hip arthroplasty.
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- The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
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- The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
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Spiering TJ, Firth AD, Mousoulis C, Hallstrom BR, Gagnier JJ. Establishing the Minimally Important Difference for the KOOS-Joint Replacement and PROMIS Global-10 in Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Orthop J Sports Med 2024; 12:23259671231218260. [PMID: 38313752 PMCID: PMC10838042 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231218260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Background Despite the overall prevalence and success of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), a significant portion of patients are dissatisfied with their outcomes. Purpose To assess the responsiveness and determine the minimally important difference (MID) of 2 patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs)-the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-Joint Replacement (KOOS-JR) and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Global-10 (PROMIS 10)-in patients after TKA. Study Design Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 3. Methods Included were patients who underwent TKA from August 2015 through August 2019 and completed baseline and postoperative KOOS-JR and PROMIS 10 surveys. The PROMIS 10 consists of 2 domains: physical health and mental health. Estimates for the reliable change index (RCI) and MID, using anchor-based and distribution-based methods, were calculated for each PROM. Regression modeling was used to determine whether patient and clinical factors predicted MID thresholds or MID achievement. Results A total of 1315 patients were included. Distribution-based MIDs, calculated using various methods from baseline scores, ranged from 19.3 to 31 for the KOOS-JR, and the RCI was 4.38. Of these patients, 293 (22.3%) demonstrated small or moderate improvement, and this cohort was included in the calculation of anchor-based MIDs. The anchor-based MIDs were 16.9 and 24.3 at 3-month and 1-year follow-up, respectively, and 66% of patients achieved the MID at 12 months. Higher preoperative PROM score, male sex, non-White race, and current smoker status were predictive of failing to achieve the anchor-based MID for KOOS-JR at 1 year postoperatively (P < .05). Higher preoperative PROM score and any 90-day adverse event predicted lower thresholds of important change in anchor-based MIDs. Higher baseline PROM scores, younger age, male sex, non-White ethnicity, higher American Society of Anesthesiologists classification, preoperative narcotics use, not smoking, and longer hospital stay were all associated with lower odds of achieving the MID on the KOOS-JR or either of the PROMIS 10 subscales. Conclusion The study results demonstrated relevant values for interpretation of the KOOS-JR and PROMIS 10. While patient demographics did not accurately predict which patients would achieve the MID, some potential factors predicting successful patient-reported outcomes after TKA were identified.
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- Tyler J Spiering
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Experimental Surgery, Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Sebastia-Forcada E, Ruiz-Lozano M, Perez-Aznar A, Miralles-Muñoz FA, Gonzalez-Navarro B, Lizaur-Utrilla A. Functional Outcome Change Over 10 Years After Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty. A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:374-378. [PMID: 37598778 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.08.042] [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: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To assess any clinically important difference in functional outcome over 10 years after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS A prospective registry-based observational cohort study including 309 patients older than 60 years who underwent primary TKA. Patients were assessed at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 postoperative years with the Knee Society scores (KSS) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Clinically important improvement was defined according to the minimal clinically important difference (MCID). Patients were also categorized as type A (unilateral knee osteoarthritis), type B (bilateral knee osteoarthritis) or type C (various sites of osteoarthritis). RESULTS The mean age at the TKA surgery was 69.2 (SD 7.3) years, 197 (63.7%) were women.Maximum postoperative improvements in functional scores occurred at 3 postoperative years, remained relatively stable up to 5-year. There were significant decreases in all KSS and WOMAC scores at 7-year follow-up (P = .001), remained stable up to 10-year. At 10-year, functional scores were significantly higher than preoperatively (P = .001). Differences between maximum scores at 3-year and those at 10-year were significantly lesser than MCID in all scores (P = .001). In multivariate analysis, type-C patient at TKA surgery was the only significant predictor of unsuccessful KSS score and dissatisfaction at 10-year follow-up. CONCLUSION Primary TKA provides clinically important improvements in functional and quality of life outcomes over 10-year follow-up compared to preoperatively. Although there were statistically significant declines in KSS and WOMAC scores from 3 to 10 years, the differences were lesser than the MCID.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Elda University Hospital, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Elda University Hospital, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Elda University Hospital, Alicante, Spain; Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Miguel Hernandez University, San Juan de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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Rupp MC, Khan ZA, Dasari SP, Berthold DP, Siebenlist S, Imhoff AB, Chahla J, Pogorzelski J. Establishing the Minimal Clinically Important Difference and Patient Acceptable Symptomatic State following Patellofemoral Inlay Arthroplasty for Visual Analog Scale Pain, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index, and Lysholm Scores. J Arthroplasty 2023; 38:2580-2586. [PMID: 37286052 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.05.084] [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: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The purposes of the study were to define the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and patient acceptable symptomatic state (PASS) after patello-femoral inlay arthroplasty (PFA) and to identify factors predictive for the achievement of clinically important outcomes (CIOs). METHODS A total of 99 patients who underwent PFA between 2009 and 2019 and had a minimum of 2-year postoperative follow-up were enrolled in this retrospective monocentric study. Included patients had a mean age of 44 years (range, 21 to 79). The MCID and PASS were calculated using an anchor-based approach for the visual analog scale (VAS) pain, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), and Lysholm patient-reported outcome measures. Factors associated with CIO achievement were determined using multivariable logistic regression analyses. RESULTS The established MCID thresholds for clinical improvement were -2.46 for the VAS pain score, -8.5 for the WOMAC score, and + 25.4 for the Lysholm score. Postoperative scores corresponding to the PASS were <2.55 for the VAS pain score, <14.6 for the WOMAC score, and >52.5 points for the Lysholm score. Preoperative patellar instability and concomitant medial patello-femoral ligament reconstruction were independent positive predictors of reaching both MCID and PASS. Additionally, inferior baseline scores and age were predictive of achieving MCID, whereas superior baseline scores and body mass index were predictive of achieving PASS. CONCLUSION This study determined the thresholds of MCID and PASS for the VAS pain, WOMAC, and Lysholm scores following PFA implantation at 2-year follow-up. The study demonstrated a predictive role of patient age, body mass index, preoperative patient-reported outcome measure scores, preoperative patellar instability, and concomitant medial patello-femoral ligament reconstruction in the achievement of CIOs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level IV.
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- Marco-Christopher Rupp
- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany; Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Chalmers BP, Borsinger TM, Quevedo Gonzalez FJ, Vigdorchik JM, Haas SB, Ast MP. Referencing the center of the femoral head during robotic or computer-navigated primary total knee arthroplasty results in less femoral component flexion than the traditional intramedullary axis. Knee 2023; 44:172-179. [PMID: 37672908 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2023.08.006] [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: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND During robotic and computer-navigated primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA), the center of the femoral head is utilized as the proximal reference point for femoral component position rather than the intramedullary axis. We sought to analyze the effect on femoral component flexion-extension position between these two reference points. METHODS We obtained CT 3D-reconstructions of 50 cadaveric intact femurs. We defined the navigation axis as the line from center of the femoral head to center of the knee (lowest point of the trochlear groove) and the intramedullary axis as the line from center of the knee to center of the canal at the isthmus. Differences between these axes in the sagittal plane were measured. Degree of femoral bow and femoral neck anteversion were correlated with the differences between the two femoral axes. RESULTS On average, the navigated axis was 1.4° (range, -1.4° to 4.1°) posterior to the intramedullary axis. As such, the femoral component would have on average 1.4° less flexion compared with techniques referencing the intramedullary canal. A more anterior intramedullary compared with navigated axis (i.e., less femoral flexion) was associated with more femoral bow (R2 = 0.7, P < 0.001) and less femoral neck anteversion (R2 = 0.5, P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Computer-navigated or robotic TKA in which the center of the femoral head is utilized as a reference point, results in 1.4° less femoral component flexion than would be achieved by referencing the intramedullary canal. Surgeons should be aware of these differences as they may ultimately influence knee kinematics.
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- Brian P Chalmers
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Ponkilainen VT, Uimonen M, Sihvonen R, Partio N, Paloneva J, Mattila VM. Evaluation of the changes in incidence and patient age of knee arthroscopy along with changes in time between knee arthroscopy and arthroplasty between 1998 and 2018: a nationwide register study. Knee Surg Relat Res 2023; 35:19. [PMID: 37434234 DOI: 10.1186/s43019-023-00194-2] [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] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent evidence has led to guidelines to refrain from recommending knee arthroscopy for patients with an osteoarthritis diagnosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the latest changes in the incidence of arthroscopic surgery for degenerative knee disease, changes in the ages of those patients and the delay between knee arthroscopy and arthroplasty, in Finland between 1998 and 2018. METHOD The data for were collected from the Finnish National Hospital Discharge Register (NHDR). All knee arthroplasties and arthroscopies performed due to osteoarthritis, degenerative meniscal tears, and traumatic meniscal tears were included. Incidence rates (per 100,000 person-years) as well as the median age of patients were calculated. RESULTS The incidence of arthroscopy decreased 74% (413 to 106 per 100,000 person-years) and knee arthroplasty increased 179% (94 to 262 per 100,000 person-years) between 1998 and 2018. The incidence of all arthroscopies increased until 2006. Subsequently, the incidence of arthroscopy due to OA decreased by 91% and arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) for degenerative meniscal tears decreased by 77% until 2018. The decrease of traumatic meniscal tears begun later, leading to decrease of 57% between 2011 and 2018. Conversely, the incidence of patients undergoing APM of traumatic meniscal tear increased 375%. The median age of patients who underwent knee arthroscopy decreased from 51 to 46 and from 71 to 69 in knee arthroplasty patients. CONCLUSIONS Increasing evidence that recommends refraining from knee arthroscopy in OA and degenerative meniscal tears has led to a dramatic decrease in the incidence of arthroscopies. Simultaneously, the median age of the patients who undergo these operations has continued to decrease.
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- Ville T Ponkilainen
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Nova, Central Finland Healthcare District, Hoitajantie 3, 40620, Jyväskylä, Finland.
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Nova, Central Finland Healthcare District, Hoitajantie 3, 40620, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tampere University Hospital, Teiskontie 35, PL2000, 33521, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Nova, Central Finland Healthcare District, Hoitajantie 3, 40620, Jyväskylä, Finland
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tampere University Hospital, Teiskontie 35, PL2000, 33521, Tampere, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
- COXA Hospital for Joint Replacement, Biokatu 6, 33520, Tampere, Finland
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Ohyama Y, Iwamura T, Hoshino T, Miyata K. Prognostic models of quality of life after total knee replacement: A systematic review. Physiother Theory Pract 2023:1-12. [PMID: 37162481 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2211716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review and critically appraise prognostic models for quality of life (QOL) in patients with total knee replacement (TKA). METHODS Subjects were TKA recipients recruited from inpatient postoperative settings. Searches were made on June 2022 and updated on April 2023. Databases included PubMed.gov, CINAHL, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science. Two authors performed all review stages independently. Risk of bias assessments on participants, predictors, outcomes and analysis methods followed the Prediction study Risk Of Bias ASsessment Tool (PROBAST). RESULTS After screening 2204 studies, 9 were eligible for inclusion. Twelve prognostic models were reported, of which 10 models were developed from data without validation and 2 were both developed and validated. The most frequently applied predictor was the pre-TKA QOL score. Discriminatory measures were reported for 9 (75.0%) models with areas under the curve values of 0.66-0.95. All models showed a high risk of bias, mostly due to limitations in statistical methods and outcome assessments. CONCLUSION Several prognostic models have been developed for QOL in patients with TKA, but all models show a high risk of bias and are unreliable in clinical practice. Future, prognostic models overcoming the risk of bias identified in this study are needed.
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- Yuki Ohyama
- Department of Rehabilitation, Hidaka Rehabilitation Hospital, Takasaki, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Azumabashi Orthopedics, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Gunma Chuo Hospital, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Science, Ibaraki, Japan
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Ayers DC, Yousef M, Yang W, Zheng H. Age-Related Differences in Pain, Function, and Quality of Life Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: Results from a FORCE-TJR Cohort. J Arthroplasty 2023:S0883-5403(23)00350-9. [PMID: 37121490 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The impact of age on patient outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains controversial. Age has shown no effect on outcome in some studies, while others have reported better or worse outcome in younger patients. The aims of this study were to determine the differences in pain, function, and quality of life reported one-year after TKA across different age groups. METHODS A prospective, multi-center cohort of 11,602 unilateral primary TKA patients was evaluated. Demographic data, comorbid conditions, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) including the knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS), KOOS-12, KOOS JR, and Short-Form health survey (12-item) were collected pre- and at one-year postoperatively. Descriptive statistics were generated, stratified by age [< 55 years (younger adult), 55 to 64 years (older adult), 65 to 74 years (early elder), and ≥ 75 years (late elder)], and differences in pain, function, and quality of life among the four age groups were evaluated using Chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Multivariate regression models with 95% confidence interval (CI) were performed to determine if age was predictive for KOOS pain and function scores. RESULTS Prior to surgery, younger patients (< 55 years) reported worse KOOS pain (39), function (50), and quality of life (18) scores with poor mental health score (47) than other older patient groups. The mean pre-op score differences across the age groups in the KOOS total score (9.37), KOOS pain (11.61), KOOS-12 pain (10.14), and KOOS/KOOS-12 QoL (12.60) reached the calculated minimal clinically important difference (MCID). At one-year after TKA, younger patients (< 55 years) reported lower KOOS pain, function, and quality of life scores when compared to older patients (≥ 75 years). The differences in one-year postop scores among the 4 age groups (ranging from 4.0 to 12.2) reached the MCID for pain (10.4) and quality of life (12.2). Younger patients (< 55 years) achieved higher baseline to one-year pain (36.8 points), function (30.3 points), and quality of life (40.7 points) score changes when compared to older patients ≥ 75 years. Although statistically significant, the differences in score changes among the age groups were clinically irrelevant. The multivariate regression analyses showed that age was a significant predictor for pain, but not for function at one year where KOOS pain score was predicted to be higher (less pain) (β =6.17; 95% CI (4.12- 8.22) (P<0.001) in older patients (≥ 75 years) when compared to younger patients (< 55 years). CONCLUSION A TKA provides a dramatic improvement in pain, function, and quality of life in all age groups. However, there are age-related clinically significant differences in pre-operative pain, quality of life, and mental health and in final post-operative pain and quality of life scores with younger patients (< 55 years) reporting more pain, less quality of life, and worse pre-operative mental health. The PROM data presented here can be used clinically to improve shared decision making and patient expectations prior to TKA.
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- David C Ayers
- Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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Kirschner N, Anil U, Shah A, Teo G, Schwarzkopf R, Long WJ. Role of non-ASA VTE prophylaxis in risk for manipulation following primary total knee arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:2135-2140. [PMID: 35674820 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-022-04488-0] [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: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Stiffness and decreased range of motion frequently lead to hindrance of activities of daily living and dissatisfaction follow total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aims to evaluate the effect of non-aspirin (ASA) chemoprophylaxis and determine patient-related risk factors for stiffness and need for manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) following primary TKA. MATERIALS AND METHODS A review of all patients undergoing primary TKA from 2013 to 2019 at a single academic orthopedic hospital was conducted. The primary outcome measure was MUA performed post-operatively. Chi-square analysis and Mann-Whitney U test were used to determine statistically significant relationships between risk factors and outcomes. Significance was set at p < 0.05. Univariate logistic regression was performed to control for identified independent risk factors for MUA. RESULTS A total of 11,550 patients undergoing primary TKA from January 2013 to September 2019 at an academic medical center were included in the study. Increasing age and Charlson Comorbidity Index were associated with statistically significant decreased odds of MUA (0.93, 95% CI: 0.92-0.94, p < 0.001, OR 0.71, 95% CI 0.63-0.79, p < 0.001). Active smokers had a 2.01 increased odds of MUA (OR 2.01, 95% CI 1.28, 3.02, p < 0.001). There was no significant difference in rates of MUA between ASA and non-ASA VTE prophylaxis (p 0.108). CONCLUSIONS Younger age, lower CCI, and history of smoking are associated with a higher rate, while different chemical VTE prophylaxis does not influence rate of MUA after TKA. Arthroplasty surgeons should consider these risk factors when counseling patient preoperatively. Understanding each patients' risk for MUA allows surgeons to appropriately set preoperative expectations and reasonable outcome goals.
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- Noah Kirschner
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, 301 East 17th St, New York, NY, 10003, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, 301 East 17th St, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, 301 East 17th St, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, 301 East 17th St, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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Oladeji LO, Albracht BG, Keeney JA. Conversion Total Knee Arthroplasty after Failed Osteochondral Allograft Reconstruction: Similar Functional Performance with Lower Patient Satisfaction. J Arthroplasty 2023; 38:1045-1051. [PMID: 36889527 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.02.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study presents surgical techniques used in conversion total knee arthroplasty (cTKA) following early failure of large osteochondral allograft joint replacement and compares postoperative patient reported outcomes measures (PROMs) and satisfaction scores with a contemporary primary total knee arthroplasty (pTKA) cohort. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 25 consecutive cTKA patients (26 procedures) to define utilized surgical techniques, radiographic disease severity, preoperative and postoperative PROMs (visual analog scale (VAS) pain, knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score for joint replacement (KOOS-JR), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Activity), expected improvement and postoperative satisfaction (5-point Likert), and reoperations in comparison with an age and body mass index (BMI) propensity matched cohort of 50 pTKA performed for osteoarthritis (52 procedures). RESULTS Revision components were used in 12 cTKA cases (46.1%), with 4 cases requiring augmentation (15.4%), and 3 cases utilizing varus-valgus constraint (11.5%). While no significant differences were noted in expectation level or in other PROMs, mean patient reported satisfaction was lower in the conversion group (4.4 +/- 1.1 vs 4.8 +/- 0.5 points, P=0.02). High cTKA satisfaction was associated with higher postoperative KOOS-JR (84.4 vs 64.2 points, P=0.01) and trend towards higher UCLA activity (6.9 vs 5.7 points, P=0.08). Four patients in each group underwent manipulation (15.3 vs 7.6%, P=0.42), and one primary TKA patient was treated for early postoperative infection (0 vs 1.9%, P=1.0). CONCLUSION Conversion TKA following failed biological replacement was associated with similar postoperative improvement as in pTKA. Lower patient reported cTKA satisfaction was associated with lower postoperative KOOS-JR scores.
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- Lasun O Oladeji
- Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri Columbia, 1100 Virginia Avenue, Columbia, MO, 65212, USA
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- Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri Columbia, 1100 Virginia Avenue, Columbia, MO, 65212, USA
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- Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri Columbia, 1100 Virginia Avenue, Columbia, MO, 65212, USA.
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Han J, Zhang XY, Mu SY, Liu SL, Cui QT, Zhang C, Liu AF. Tourniquet application in primary total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Surg 2023; 9:994795. [PMID: 36684363 PMCID: PMC9852050 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.994795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to identify the influence of a tourniquet on the blood loss, transfusion requirement, swelling, pain, knee function, range of motion (ROM), operation time, bone cement mantle thickness, and complications in patients operated with total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods Two authors independently retrieved PubMed, Embase, and CENTRAL to identify eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effectiveness of a tourniquet in TKA. Fixed- (I 2 < 50%) or random-effects (I 2 > 50%) models were selected to perform meta-analysis according to the value of I 2. Mean difference (MD) and risk ratio were selected as the effect sizes for continuous and dichotomous variables, respectively. Results A total of 29 RCTs, involving 2,512 operations (1,258 procedures with a tourniquet and 1,254 procedures without a tourniquet), were included, and 18 outcomes were compared. Tourniquet application could significantly decrease intraoperative blood loss (MD = -138.72 ml, p < 0.001), shorten operation duration (MD = -1.77 min, p < 0.001), and increase cement mantle thickness (MD = 0.17 mm, p < 0.001). However, it was significantly associated with increased postoperative pain intensity, decreased full ROM/flexion ROM/extension ROM, poorer knee function, increased knee swelling, and increased length of hospital stay (LOS) at several follow-up points (p < 0.050). No significant difference was found for postoperative draining volume, total blood loss, transfusion rate, change of Hb level, and risks of deep venous thrombosis and all complications. Conclusions Tourniquet application could only decrease the intraoperative blood loss but has no effectiveness on the total blood loss and transfusion requirement. On the contrary, it has a reverse effect on the pain score, knee function, ROM, swelling, and LOS.
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- Jinchang Han
- Department of Orthopedics, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China,National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China,National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Respiratory of Machang, Tianjin Children's Hospital/Tianjin University Children's Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China,National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China,National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China,National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China,National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China,Correspondence: Ai-feng Liu
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Similar survival rate but lower functional outcomes following TKA in the elderly people compared to younger patients: analysis of a posterior stabilised implant with minimum 5-year follow-up. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 31:1470-1476. [PMID: 36538057 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-07287-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Literature regarding outcomes in patients over 80 years old after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is inconsistent. We aimed to compare implant survivorship and functional outcomes between elderly patients (≥ 80 years) and younger patients (< 80 years) following TKA, using a single modern posterior-stabilized (PS) prosthetic design. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study of 80 patients over 80 years old who underwent TKA between January 2015 and December 2016, who were compared with younger patients (60-75 years old) operated during the same period. Patients were matched with a ratio of 1:3 based on logistic regression analysis of gender and body mass index. All patients received the same cemented PS prosthesis with a fixed bearing polyethylene insert, with or without patellar resurfacing. Implant survival and patient-reported outcome measurements were compared between the two groups. At last follow-up, data were available for 41 knees in the elderly group (including 17 patients who died before 5-year follow-up) and 123 knees in the younger group. RESULTS Functional results were better at final follow-up in the group < 80 years with a significantly higher Knee Society Function Subscore (88.6 ± 16.9 vs 79.4 ± 22.1, p < 0.01), but no significant differences in Knee Subscore and global Knee Society Score (p > 0.05), nor regarding maximum flexion (121° ± 12 and 117° ± 13, p = 0.08). The implant survivorship was 100.0% after a mean 64.4-month follow-up (range 60-78), without revision requiring removal of the implant in any group. The survival rate without any reoperation was 97.6% (95% CI 93.0-100.0) in the elderly group and 95.9% (95% CI 92.5-99.5) in the younger group (p = 0.64). CONCLUSION At a minimum of 5-year follow-up, there was no revision surgery and a very low rate of complications requiring reoperations both in the group over 80 years of age and in the younger population, with the use of a PS prosthesis. The functional results were slightly lower for elderly patients and correlate with the lower functional demands of this population. The indication for TKA, especially with a PS implant, may be encouraged in appropriately selected elderly patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III (retrospective cohort study).
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Holbert SE, Brennan JC, Johnson AH, MacDonald JH, Turcotte JJ, King PJ. Racial Disparities in Outcomes of Total Joint Arthroplasty at a Single Institution: Have We Made Progress? Arthroplast Today 2022; 19:101059. [PMID: 36568850 PMCID: PMC9772798 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2022.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Health disparities disproportionately affect minority groups across the United States with respect to care access, quality, and outcomes. The aim of this study is to examine existing disparities between white and African American (AA) patients regarding postoperative outcomes following total joint arthroplasty and provide insight into disparity trends over a 9-year period. Methods A retrospective review of 16,779 total joint arthroplasty patients at a single institution between January 2013 and December 2021 was performed. Patients were grouped by race as AA or white. Outcomes of interest included length of stay (LOS), home discharge, 30-day emergency department return, and 30-day readmission. Univariate statistics and multivariate regressions were utilized to analyze results. Results Significant improvements in LOS and rates of home discharge occurred for both white and AA patients at our institution over a 9-year period, while rates of 30-day emergency department returns and readmissions demonstrated a downward but non-statistically significant trend. Despite these trends, AA patients continued to experience longer lengths of stay, less likelihood of 0- or 1-day LOS, and higher risk of nonhome discharge for most years examined. However, after controlling for demographic and comorbidity differences, the differences between groups narrowed over time resulting in no significant differences in the aforementioned 3 measures by 2021. Conclusions Although racial disparities in outcomes are still apparent, over time, the differences in resource utilization between AA and white patients have narrowed. Initiatives aimed at creating healthier communities with increased access to care and the ultimate goal of equitable care must continue to be pursued.
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- Corresponding author. Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2000 Medical Parkway, Suite 503, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA. Tel.: +1 410 271 2674.
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Ekanayake CD, DeMik DE, Glass NA, Kotseos C, Callaghan JJ, Ratigan BL. Comparison of Patient-Reported Outcomes and Functional Assessment Using a Marker-Less Image Capture System in End-Stage Knee Arthritis. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:2158-2163. [PMID: 35644460 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.05.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient self-assessment of knee function in end-stage osteoarthritis (OA) and following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) has become standard for defining disability. The relationship of PROMs to functional performance requires a continued investigation. The purpose of this study was to determine correlations between patient demographics, PROMs, and functional performances using a marker-less image capture system (MICS). METHODS Patients indicated for elective TKA completed the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Score for Joint Replacement (KOOS-JR) and an office-based functional assessment using a MICS. Patient age, body mass index (BMI), and gender were collected. A total of 112 patients were enrolled. Their mean age was 65.0 (±9.7) years, mean BMI was 32.5 (±6.6) kg/m2, and mean KOOS-JR was 14.5 (±5.7). The relationships between patient characteristics, KOOS-JR, MICS Alignment (coronal), MICS Mobility (flexion), and composite Total Joint scores were described using Spearman's correlation coefficients. RESULTS BMI was weakly correlated with KOOS-JR (ρ = -0.22, P = .024), whereas age was not. Age and BMI were not correlated with performance scores. There were weak to no correlations between KOOS-JR and MICS Alignment (ρ = -0.01, P = .951), Mobility (ρ = 0.33, P < .001), and Total Joint scores (ρ = 0.06, P = .504). CONCLUSION This study found no strong correlation between KOOS-JR and functional performance using a validated MICS for patients with end-stage knee OA. Further study is warranted in determining the relationship between PROMs and performance to optimize outcomes of patients undergoing nonoperative or surgical interventions for knee OA. The use of high-fidelity functional assessment tools that can be integrated into clinical workflow, such as the MICS used in this study, should permit PROM/functional performance comparisons in large populations.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
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Tollemar VC, Olsen E, McHugh M, Muscatelli SR, Gagnier JJ, Tarnacki L, Hallstrom BR. Nutritionist Referral Modestly Improves Weight Loss and Increases Surgery Rate in Obese Patients Seeking Total Joint Arthroplasty. Arthroplast Today 2022; 17:74-79. [PMID: 36042939 PMCID: PMC9420426 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2022.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Xu K, Zhang L, Ren Z, Wang T, Zhang Y, Zhao X, Yu T. Development and validation of a nomogram to predict complications in patients undergoing simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty: A retrospective study from two centers. Front Surg 2022; 9:980477. [PMID: 36189401 PMCID: PMC9515415 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.980477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PurposeComplications were significantly increased 30 days after Simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (SBTKA). In this study, an individualized nomogram was established and validated to predict the complications within 30 days after SBTKA.MethodsThe general data of 861 patients (training set) who received SBTKA in The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University between January 1, 2012 and March 31, 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were divided into complication group (n = 96) and non-complication group (n = 765) according to the incidence of complications within 30 years after SBTKA. Independent risk factors for postoperative SBTKA complications were identified and screened by binary logistic regression analyses, and then a nomogram prediction model was constructed using R software. The area under curve (AUC), calibration curve, and decision curve analysis (DCA) were selected to evaluate the line-chart. Meanwhile, 396 patients receiving SBTKA in the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria (test set) were selected to verify the nomogram.ResultsFive independent predictors were identified by binary logistic regression analyses and a nomogram was established. The AUC of this nomogram curve is 0.851 (95% CI: 0.819–0.883) and 0.818 (95% CI: 0.735–0.900) in the training and testing sets, respectively. In the training set and test set, calibration curves show that nomogram prediction results are in good agreement with actual observation results, and DCA shows that nomogram prediction results have good clinical application value.ConclusionOlder age, lower preoperative hemoglobin level, higher preoperative blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level, longer operation time, ASA grade ≥ III are independent predictors of SBTKA complications within 30 days after surgery. A nomogram containing these five predictors can accurately predict the risk of complications within 30 days after SBTKA.
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- Kuishuai Xu
- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Abdominal Ultrasound, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Traumatology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Correspondence: Xia Zhao Tengbo Yu
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- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Correspondence: Xia Zhao Tengbo Yu
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Van Leemput D, Neirynck J, Berger P, Vandenneucker H. Return to Work after Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty under the Age of 65 Years: A Systematic Review. J Knee Surg 2022; 35:1249-1259. [PMID: 33472262 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1722626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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A growing number of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is at working age and need to return to work (RTW) after surgery. The aim of this systematic review is to give an overview of the literature regarding RTW after TKA and beneficial and limiting factors influencing this process. A systematic search in four electronic databases was conducted in November 2019 to identify studies describing RTW after primary TKA in patients aged 65 years or younger. Study characteristics and data on work status before and after surgery were extracted. All studies were assessed for risk of bias. Fourteen studies published between 2009 and 2019 were included in this review, accounting for a total of 3,073 patients. The percentage of patients working after TKA ranged from 36 to 89%, and the fraction of patients working before and returning to work after surgery ranged from 40 to 98%. Mean time of RTW ranged from 7.7 to 16.6 weeks. Most important factors associated with a slower or no RTW were a more physical nature of employment and preoperative absence from work. The majority of patients undergoing TKA returned to work postoperatively. However, comparison between studies is seriously hampered by the wide variation regarding the definition and timeframe used to measure the work status. Therefore, standardized outcome measures for studies investigating RTW after TKA are warranted. We identify this review as level-I evidence (systematic review of level-I and level-II studies).
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- Dries Van Leemput
- Division of Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Development and Regeneration-Organ Systems Cluster, KU Leuven, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Hoorntje A, Kuijer PPFM, Koenraadt KLM, Waterval-Witjes S, Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Mastbergen SC, Marijnissen ACA, Jansen MP, van Geenen RCI. Return to Sport and Work after Randomization for Knee Distraction versus High Tibial Osteotomy: Is There a Difference? J Knee Surg 2022; 35:949-958. [PMID: 33231278 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Knee joint distraction (KJD) is a novel technique for relatively young knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients. With KJD, an external distraction device creates temporary total absence of contact between cartilage surfaces, which results in pain relief and possibly limits the progression of knee OA. Recently, KJD showed similar clinical outcomes compared with high tibial osteotomy (HTO). Yet, no comparative data exist regarding return to sport (RTS) and return to work (RTW) after KJD. Therefore, our aim was to compare RTS and RTW between KJD and HTO. We performed a cross-sectional follow-up study in patients <65 years who previously participated in a randomized controlled trial comparing KJD and HTO. Out of 62 eligible patients, 55 patients responded and 51 completed the questionnaire (16 KJDs and 35 HTOs) at 5-year follow-up. The primary outcome measures were the percentages of RTS and RTW. Secondary outcome measures included time to RTS/RTW, and pre- and postoperative Tegner's (higher is more active), and Work Osteoarthritis or Joint-Replacement Questionnaire (WORQ) scores (higher is better work ability). Patients' baseline characteristics did not differ. Total 1 year after KJD, 79% returned to sport versus 80% after HTO (not significant [n.s.]). RTS <6 months was 73 and 75%, respectively (n.s.). RTW 1 year after KJD was 94 versus 97% after HTO (n.s.), and 91 versus 87% <6 months (n.s.). The median Tegner's score decreased from 5.0 to 3.5 after KJD, and from 5.0 to 3.0 after HTO (n.s.). The mean WORQ score improvement was higher after HTO (16 ± 16) than after KJD (6 ± 13; p = 0.04). Thus, no differences were found for sport and work participation between KJD and HTO in our small, though first ever, cohort. Overall, these findings may support further investigation into KJD as a possible joint-preserving option for challenging "young" knee OA patients. The level of evidence is III.
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- Alexander Hoorntje
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Foundation FORCE (Foundation for Orthopaedic Research Care and Education), Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Foundation FORCE (Foundation for Orthopaedic Research Care and Education), Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands
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- Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Foundation FORCE (Foundation for Orthopaedic Research Care and Education), Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Foundation FORCE (Foundation for Orthopaedic Research Care and Education), Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands
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Shah D, Hauschild J, Hope D, Vizurraga D. Stress Radiograph Confirmation of Translational Instability After Cruciate-Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev 2022; 6:01979360-202204000-00015. [PMID: 35427253 PMCID: PMC10566871 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-22-00062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Late rupture of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can lead to increased AP instability. This results in increased stress on the medial hamstrings resulting in hamstring-based pain. We looked to identify patients with late PCL failure using a lateral stress radiograph. METHODS A prospective cohort analysis was completed at a single institution. Eligible patients were divided into two groups based on the amount of anterior knee pain. Pain was defined as a visual analog scale of greater than or equal to 3. Each group completed a visual analog scale, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Junior, Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System score and underwent a lateral posterior stress/nonstress radiograph. Amount of posterior translation and posterior tibial slope was measured. RESULTS Patients who had painful TKAs at the follow-up had lower Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Junior (45.86 ± 13.52 versus 78.00 ± 13.26 P < 0.001). Those patients were also found to have significantly higher posterior tibial translation with stress radiograph (6.89 ± 1.874 versus 3.91 ± 2.15 mm P < 0.001) and significantly increased tibial slope (6.51 ± 2.37° versus 3.98 ± 1.79°, P = 0.004). Seven of the 14 patients in the pain group underwent revision surgery, with 6 patients found to have incompetent PCLs. DISCUSSION Patients with increased AP translation and increased posterior tibial slope after cruciate-retaining TKA are likely to have worse pain and outcome measures.
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- Darshan Shah
- From the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
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- From the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
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- From the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
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- From the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
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Shah D, Bates T, Kampfer C, Hope D. Biomechanics and Outcomes of Modern Tibial Polyethylene Inserts. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2022; 15:194-204. [PMID: 35381973 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-022-09755-6] [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] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW There have been many attempts to use variations in tibial polyethylene design to better recreate normal knee kinematics in the total knee arthroplasty. The goal of this review is to provide an overview of the various types of tibial inserts that exist and review the theoretical mechanics versus what was demonstrated in vivo. RECENT FINDINGS Many polyethylene inserts have been attempted to re-create normal knee kinematics, but none have been able to successfully do so. Previously the only two types of inserts were posterior stabilized (PS) and cruciate retaining (CR) polyethylene inserts. Both of these have shown excellent long-term survival but neither has demonstrated native kinematics. Initially, it was thought that retention of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) would allow for more native kinematics, but fluoroscopic evidence has shown that the PCL alone cannot accomplish this. Newer inserts try to restore femoral roll back and the screw home mechanism. The bicruciate retaining total knee inserts are having the most "normal" kinematics, suggesting the importance of both the ACL and PCL in knee biomechanics. Modern polyethylene inserts show favorable short-term data with bicruciate retaining inserts having the best kinematics; however, long-term studies are still needed to determine if survivorship and patient outcomes remain favorable.
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- Darshan Shah
- Department of Orthopaedics, Brooke Army Medical Center, 3551 Roger Brooke Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78234, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Brooke Army Medical Center, 3551 Roger Brooke Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78234, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Brooke Army Medical Center, 3551 Roger Brooke Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78234, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Brooke Army Medical Center, 3551 Roger Brooke Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78234, USA
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Tian M, Li Z, Chen X, Wu Q, Shi H, Zhu Y, Shi Y. Prevalence and Predictors of Chronic Pain with Two-Year Follow-Up After Knee Arthroplasty. J Pain Res 2022; 15:1091-1105. [PMID: 35450062 PMCID: PMC9017706 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s345496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background Pain relief is the most important issue in the long-term outcome of arthroplasty surgery, with nearly one-third of patients still suffered persistent pain and caused dissatisfaction after the surgery. Methods A total of 713 patients underwent primary elective primary TKA and UKA were included consecutively between July 2018 and December 2019, using binary logistic method to analyze the data. Results The prevalence of CPSP at rest and on movement at 2-year was 12.1% and 37.7% respectively after primary knee arthroplasty and CPSP at rest factors included: age above 80 (odds ratio [OR]= 6.72, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.58 to 28.56), BMI above 30 (2.339, 1.02 to 5.383), and moderate to severe pain variables: preoperative pain, (1.95, 1.11 to 3.41); APSP on movement, 4.9 (2.31–10.6); and follow-up contralateral knee pain-at-rest scores (12.6, 5.5 to 28.5). Factors associated with presence of CPSP on movement included: no smoking (2.59, 1.07 to 6.26); and moderate to severe pain variables: preoperative pain, (1.57, 1.073 to 2.30); APSP at rest, (1.85, 1.13 to 3.02); APSP on movement, 6.11 (3.82 to 9.78); and follow-up contralateral knee pain-on-movement scores, 3.22 (2.08 to 5.00). Factors to occurrence of moderate to severe CPSP on movement include: presence of COPD (12.20, 2.19 to 67.98); and moderate to severe pain variables: preoperative pain (2.36, 1.32 to 4.23); APSP on movement (4.68, 1.95 to 11.25); and follow-up contralateral knee pain-on-movement scores (2.71, 1.66 to 4.42). Conclusion Prevention strategies should be targeted to different types of pain, and the comorbidity of COPD undergoing knee arthroplasty should receive early identification and attention.
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- Meimei Tian
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Yan Shi, Tel +86 21 66307304, Fax +86 21 66307542, Email
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Khan MN, Ali MU, Bhambani L, Prashanth N, Tross S. Outcomes of Total Joint Arthroplasty in Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic Groups Versus Local Population: A Retrospective Review. Cureus 2021; 13:e19868. [PMID: 34963868 PMCID: PMC8709536 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.19868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Total hip and knee replacement decrease the disability caused by osteoarthritis of the lower extremities. Although it has been established that racial and ethnic minorities underutilize these procedures, little data on postoperative outcomes exists. The impact of race on postoperative Oxford scores and complications following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) will be investigated in this retrospective review. METHODS A retrospective review of 120 elective primary TJA procedures was undertaken between January 2016 and December 2019 in a single institution. To measure variations between the various groups, t-tests were used on their Oxford scores, and chi-squared bivariate regression was used to classify all categorical variables and the association of ethnicity and surgery type with gender. RESULTS There were 62 (51.6%) White patients and 59 (49.1.0%) Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) patients in total. The majority of the patients were females (60.9% vs 39.2%, p = 0.032). Low vitamin D levels were seen in a small percentage of patients in the sample (15.8% vs 84.2%, p = 0.460). There is a statistically important connection (p = 0.001) between the surgery type (total knee replacement [TKR]/total hip replacement [THR]) and gender; 41 females had TKR surgery, and 32 had THR surgery. CONCLUSION The study found that the relationships between ethnicity (White/BAME) and gender as well as surgery type (TKR/THR) and gender are statistically important. In all cases with low vitamin D and normal vitamin D levels, White patients had higher overall Oxford hip scores than the BAME patients. To comprehend the differences discovered, further research is needed. To try to eliminate the difference, targeted approaches should be created.
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Health Education Northwest London, London, GBR
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, London Northwest NHS Trust, London, GBR
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, London Northwest Trust, London, GBR
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Wu LJ, Jiang SG, Cui LK, Zhang Q, Zhang L, Kang K, Bai YM, Gao SJ. A Retrospective Study of the Risk Factors for Postoperative Foot or Ankle Pain in 90 Patients with Varus Osteoarthritis of the Knee who Underwent Total Knee Arthroplasty. Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e932796. [PMID: 34764234 PMCID: PMC8594133 DOI: 10.12659/msm.932796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background The reasons for foot and ankle pain following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for knee varus osteoarthritis are unknown. This retrospective study aimed to investigate the risk factors for postoperative foot and ankle pain in patients with varus osteoarthritis of the knee who underwent TKA. Material/Methods We enrolled 90 patients who underwent TKA for varus knee osteoarthritis. The visual analog scale (VAS) was used to evaluate patients’ foot or ankle pain before and after surgery. The correlation between independent variables (eg, age, sex, body mass index [BMI], ankle osteoarthritis, and varus angle) and foot and ankle pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee was measured. Moreover, radiological changes were compared between the groups with and without worsened pain. Results No significant difference in VAS was found between patients <60 and ≥60 years of age (P>0.05). Male sex and BMI <30 kg/m2 were weakly correlated with preoperative foot or ankle pain. However, patients with varus of ≥6° and preexisting ankle osteoarthritis had a higher incidence of foot or ankle pain before surgery. Moreover, no significant differences in radiological changes were found between the groups with and without worsened foot or ankle pain after surgery (P>0.05). Conclusions In male patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, a BMI <30 kg/m2, varus of <6°, and no preexisting ankle osteoarthritis were protective factors for foot and ankle pain. TKA corrected knee and ankle malalignment. Therefore, postoperative foot and ankle pain was not associated only with TKA surgery.
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- Li-Jie Wu
- Department of Joint Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China (mainland)
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- Department of Jiont Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China (mainland)
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- Department of Jiont Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China (mainland)
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- Department of Jiont Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China (mainland)
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- Department of Jiont Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China (mainland)
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- Department of Jiont Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China (mainland)
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- Department of Jiont Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China (mainland)
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- Department of Joint Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China (mainland)
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Rognsvåg T, Lindberg MF, Lerdal A, Stubberud J, Furnes O, Holm I, Indrekvam K, Lau B, Rudsengen D, Skou ST, Badawy M. Development of an internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy program for use in combination with exercise therapy and education by patients at increased risk of chronic pain following total knee arthroplasty. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:1151. [PMID: 34696785 PMCID: PMC8546935 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-07177-7] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Approximately 20% of patients experience chronic pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Due to the growing number of TKA procedures, this will affect an increasing number of people worldwide. Catastrophic thinking, dysfunctional illness perception, poor mental health, anxiety and depression characterize these non-improvers, and indicate that these patients may need individualized treatment using a treatment approach based on the bio-psycho-social health model. The present study developed an internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program to be combined with exercise therapy and education for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) at increased risk of chronic pain after TKA. Methods The development process followed the first two phases of the UK Medical Research Council framework for complex interventions. In the development phase, the first prototype of the iCBT program was developed based on literature review, established iCBT programs and multidisciplinary workshops. The feasibility phase consisted of testing the program, interviewing users, condensing the program, and tailoring it to the patient group. A physiotherapist manual was developed and adapted to physiotherapists who will serve as mentors. Results The development process resulted in an iCBT program consisting of 10 modules with educational texts, videos and exercises related to relevant topics such as goalsetting, stress and pain, lifestyle, automatic thoughts, mindfulness, selective attention, worry and rumination. A physiotherapist manual was developed to guide the physiotherapists in supporting the patients through the program and to optimize adherence to the program. Conclusions The iCBT program is tailored to patients at risk of chronic pain following TKA, and may be useful as a supplement to surgery and/or exercise therapy. A multicentre RCT will evaluate the iCBT program in combination with an exercise therapy and education program. This novel intervention may be a valuable contribution to the treatment of OA patients at risk of chronic pain after TKA. Trial registration The RCT is pre-registered at ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03771430 11/12/2018.
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- Turid Rognsvåg
- Coastal Hospital in Hagevik, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Hagaviksbakken 25, N-5217, Hagavik, Norway. .,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Health and Society, Department of Nursing Science, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Research, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Research, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Faculty of Medicine, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Research, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,The Norwegian Arthroplasty Register, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Orthopedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Coastal Hospital in Hagevik, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Hagaviksbakken 25, N-5217, Hagavik, Norway.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Research, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Faculty of Medicine, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,The Research Unit PROgrez, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Slagelse, Denmark
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- Coastal Hospital in Hagevik, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Hagaviksbakken 25, N-5217, Hagavik, Norway
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a global health issue with myriad pathophysiological factors and is one of the most common causes of chronic disability in adults due to pain and altered joint function. The end stage of OA develops from a destructive inflammatory cycle, driven by the pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα). Owing to the less predictable results of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in younger patients presenting with knee OA, there has been a surge in research evaluating less invasive biological treatment options, one of which is autologous protein solution (APS). APS is an autologous blood derivative obtained by using a proprietary device, made of APS separator, which isolates white blood cells (WBCs) and platelets in a small volume of plasma, and APS concentrator, which further concentrates platelets, WBCs and plasma proteins, resulting in a concentrated solution with high levels of growth factors including the anti-inflammatory mediators against IL-1β and TNFα. A single intraarticular injection of APS appears to be a promising solution for treatment of early-stage OA from current evidence, the majority of which comes from preclinical studies. More clinical studies are needed before APS can be widely accepted as a treatment modality for OA.
Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2021;6:716-726. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.6.200040
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- Hamid Rahmatullah Bin Abd Razak
- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK.,Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore.,Joint first authors
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- Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.,Joint first authors
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Lachman JR, Green CL, Adams SB, Nunley JA, DeOrio JK, Easley ME. Improvement in Health-Related Quality of Life After Total Ankle Arthroplasty Compares Well With Other Successful Orthopaedic and Nonorthopaedic Procedures. Foot Ankle Spec 2021; 14:427-437. [PMID: 32396466 DOI: 10.1177/1938640020917782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background. Ankle arthritis is a major cause of disability. Orthopaedic literature suggests improvement in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) after total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). This has not been compared with improvements observed in successful orthopaedic and nonorthopaedic procedures, including anterior cervical discectomy/fusion (ACDF), total knee arthroplasty (TKA), coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), and orthotopic liver transplant (OLT). We hypothesize that the effects after TAA are comparable to several successful surgical procedures. Methods. 500 consecutive TAA patients were included and grouped with 2 other large series. Short Form-36 (SF36) were collected at standardized intervals. A systematic literature review identified studies comparing preoperative and postoperative SF36 physical (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS) scores. Using meta-analyses, we pooled the data for each procedure to compare with the TAA group. Results. Patients in all cohorts had preoperative SF36 MCS and PCS scores that were significantly lower than that in the general population. Improvements in HRQOL after TAA were not statistically different from improvements reported in PCS and MCS after ACDF, TKA, and OLT. However, improvement in PCS after TAA was better than that observed after CABG. Conclusions. Disability with ankle arthritis is severe. Disability associated with cervical disc disease, knee arthrosis, coronary artery disease, and liver failure is also severe, with surgical intervention providing major improvements in HRQOL postoperatively. The improvement in HRQOL after TAA did not differ statistically from ACDF, TKA, CABG, and OLT. Our investigation suggests that the HRQOL benefits of TAA meet benchmarks set by some of modern medicine's best.Levels of Evidence: Level III: Systematic review.
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- James R Lachman
- St Luke's University Health Network, Quakertown, Pennsylvania (JRL).,Duke University Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Durham, North Carolina (CLG).,Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina (SBA, JAN, JKD, MEE)
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- St Luke's University Health Network, Quakertown, Pennsylvania (JRL).,Duke University Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Durham, North Carolina (CLG).,Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina (SBA, JAN, JKD, MEE)
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- St Luke's University Health Network, Quakertown, Pennsylvania (JRL).,Duke University Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Durham, North Carolina (CLG).,Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina (SBA, JAN, JKD, MEE)
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- St Luke's University Health Network, Quakertown, Pennsylvania (JRL).,Duke University Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Durham, North Carolina (CLG).,Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina (SBA, JAN, JKD, MEE)
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- St Luke's University Health Network, Quakertown, Pennsylvania (JRL).,Duke University Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Durham, North Carolina (CLG).,Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina (SBA, JAN, JKD, MEE)
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- St Luke's University Health Network, Quakertown, Pennsylvania (JRL).,Duke University Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Durham, North Carolina (CLG).,Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina (SBA, JAN, JKD, MEE)
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Rodriguez-Merchan EC. Patient Satisfaction Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: Contributing Factors. THE ARCHIVES OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY 2021; 9:379-386. [PMID: 34423084 DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2020.46395.2274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The reported dissatisfaction rate after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) ranges between 15% and 25%. The purpose of this article is to perform a narrative review of the literature with the aim of answering the following question: What are the main factors contributing to patient dissatisfaction after TKA? A review of the literature was performed on patient satisfaction after TKA. The search engines used were MedLine (PubMed) and the Cochrane Library. The keywords used were "TKA" and "satisfaction". The main reported preoperative factors positively contributing to patient satisfaction were the following: fulfilment of preoperative expectations, preoperative complete joint space collapse, increasing patellar and lateral compartment osteophyte size, and TKA communication checklist. The principal preoperative factors negatively contributing to patient satisfaction included female sex, comorbidities, and Hispanic race. The chief perioperative factor positively contributing to patient satisfaction was cosmetic closure, whereas the fundamental perioperative factors negatively contributing to patient satisfaction included joint laxity, anterior tibial component slope, and greater femoral component valgus angle. The principal postoperative factors positively contributing to patient satisfaction were the following: ameliorated walking distance, improved range of motion, and improvements in pain. The most important postoperative factors negatively contributing to patient satisfaction included poor postoperative knee stability and soft-tissue balance, functional limitation, surgical complication and reoperation, staff or quality of care issues, and increased stiffness.
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Leppänen S, Niemeläinen M, Huhtala H, Eskelinen A. Mild knee osteoarthritis predicts dissatisfaction after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective study of 186 patients aged 65 years or less with 2-year follow-up. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:657. [PMID: 34353317 PMCID: PMC8344222 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04543-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background and aims The incidence of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is increasing, especially among younger working-age patients. However, dissatisfaction rates in this population are higher than among older patients. The aim of this study was to assess the rates of dissatisfaction and persistent pain after TKA and to evaluate those factors that predict these outcomes. Material and methods In total, 186 patients undergoing unilateral TKA aged 65 years or less were enrolled into this prospective observational study with 2-year follow-up. To assess the outcome, the visual analogue scales regarding satisfaction and persistent pain at rest and during exercise were used. In addition, the association between patients´ demographics, radiographic severity of knee osteoarthritis (OA), patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and dissatisfaction and persistent pain were tested by univariate logistic regression analysis. Mild OA was defined as Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grade 2 and severe OA as KL grade 3–4. Furthermore, multiple logistic regression analysis was also conducted to test statistically significant relations. Results After 2 years, 12 % (n = 23) of patients were dissatisfied with the outcome of TKA, 27 % (n = 50) reported persistent pain during exercise and 10 % (n = 18) at rest. Patients with mild knee OA were significantly more dissatisfied (28.6 %) than patients with more severe OA (8.7 %) (p = 0.003). Younger patients had an increased risk for both dissatisfaction and persistent pain. Apart from KOOS Quality of Life, poor preoperative KOOS subscores were also predictive for these outcomes. Conclusion Mild radiographic knee OA was the main predicting factor for dissatisfaction after TKA. Thus, performing TKA for such patients should be carefully considered. Furthermore, these patients should be informed about the increased risk for dissatisfaction and the same seems to apply to younger patients. Interestingly, when TKA is performed for patients with more severe knee OA, the satisfaction rates seem to be somewhat higher than those previously reported. Trial registration The study was retrospectively registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (registration number NCT03233620) on 28 July 2017.
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- Sanni Leppänen
- Coxa Hospital for Joint Replacement, Tampere, Finland. .,Faculty of Medicine and Health Technologies, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.
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- Coxa Hospital for Joint Replacement, Tampere, Finland.,Faculty of Medicine and Health Technologies, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Coxa Hospital for Joint Replacement, Tampere, Finland.,Faculty of Medicine and Health Technologies, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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Jiao J, Tang H, Zhang S, Qu X, Yue B. The relationship between mental health/physical activity and pain/dysfunction in working-age patients with knee osteoarthritis being considered for total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective study. ARTHROPLASTY 2021; 3:22. [PMID: 35236496 PMCID: PMC8796639 DOI: 10.1186/s42836-021-00077-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Increasing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgeries are being performed on working-age patients with prominent manifestations of pain and dysfunction. But few studies have explored the risk factors for pain and dysfunction in working-age patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) being considered for TKA. Therefore, this study sought to explore the relationship between mental health/physical activity and pain/dysfunction in working-age patients with KOA being considered for TKA. METHODS This study was a secondary analysis of data derived from a public database, the Work participation In Patients with Osteoarthritis cohort study, which included 152 working-age patients (65 men and 87 women) with KOA planning for TKA. We analyzed preoperative data comprising age, educational level, body mass index (BMI), mental factors (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9] and the 36-Item Short Form Survey Instrument [SF-36 mental health]), physical activity level, and clinical outcomes (the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index and SF-36 sub-item score). Multivariate regression analysis was performed to determine risk factors for pain and dysfunction in working-age patients with KOA being considered for TKA. RESULTS Women had lower pain, worse function, and higher PHQ-9 scores than men (p < 0.001). The depression scores were significantly linearly related to pain and function scores in women after adjusting for age, BMI, educational level, and physical activity (P < 0.05), whereas this relation was not observed in men. After adjusting for age, BMI, educational level, and mental factors, exercise time was found to be positively correlated with pain scores in women (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Depression scores and exercise time were significantly correlated with pain and dysfunction in working-age women with KOA being considered for TKA.
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- Juyang Jiao
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 145, Shandong Road, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 145, Shandong Road, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 145, Shandong Road, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 145, Shandong Road, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 145, Shandong Road, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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Beit Ner E, Dosani S, Biant LC, Tawy GF. Custom Implants in TKA Provide No Substantial Benefit in Terms of Outcome Scores, Reoperation Risk, or Mean Alignment: A Systematic Review. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2021; 479:1237-1249. [PMID: 33560676 PMCID: PMC8133244 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Failure to accurately replicate the native anatomy and biomechanics of the knee has been suggested to contribute to dissatisfaction after TKA. Custom implants promise a personalized surgical approach, with the aim of improving patient satisfaction and pain as well as lowering revision rates. However, some published research on custom TKA implants has found no clinically important improvements in postoperative validated outcomes scores, risks of revision or reoperation, and implant alignment. In the interest of helping to settle this controversy, a systematic review seems warranted. QUESTION/PURPOSE In this systematic review, we asked whether custom implants result in clinically important improvements over conventional off-the-shelf implants for anatomically uncomplicated primary TKA in terms of (1) validated outcomes scores, (2) the risk of revision or reoperation, and (3) implant alignment. METHODS The US National Library of Medicine (PubMed/Medline), Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were systematically searched to identify publications from the past 10 years relevant to this review. Publications that compared the clinical outcome measures, number of revisions and reoperations, and radiological assessment of implant alignment of custom and standard implants with validated endpoints were eligible for inclusion. In the interest of capturing as much potentially relevant information as possible, we applied no requirement for minimum follow-up duration. Clinical outcomes were assessed using patient-reported outcome (PROM) scores including the Knee Society Score (KSS), Forgotten Joint Score, and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score. The risk for revision or reoperation were evaluated by the number of early and late manipulations, debridement procedures, and replacement of one or more components. Implant alignment was compared using postoperative deviation from the neutral (0°) mechanical axis of the limb and each component and the posterior tibial slope. All qualified studies were retrospective, and all compared custom implants with standard implants. Data on 1510 patients were reviewed (749 with custom implants and 761 with off-the-shelf implants). The mean follow-up time ranged from 12 to 33 months. RESULTS There was no apparent advantage to custom implants in terms of PROM scores. Of the five studies evaluating clinical outcomes, only one reported better KSS-Function scores at 3 months; two reported no difference, and two found inferior KSS scores. In several studies, custom implants were associated with more frequent reoperations than standard implants. Although in general there were no differences between custom and standard implants in terms of mean coronal plane limb alignment, one of seven studies found that the proportion of patients whose alignment was outside ± 3° from the neutral axis in the coronal plane was lower in the custom group than in the standard group. CONCLUSION With generally poorer outcomes scores for pain and function, generally higher risks of reoperation and reintervention, and no overall benefit to alignment, custom implants for primary TKA for the general population currently appear to be inferior to standard implants. Whether the slight reduction in the proportion of patients with alignment outliers observed in a minority of studies will result in a substantial reduction in revision risk over time must be addressed by future studies. However, until or unless such a reduction is proven, we recommend against the routine use of custom implants in practice because of increased costs and the risks associated with their novelty. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, therapeutic study.
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- Eran Beit Ner
- E. Beit Ner, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yitzhak Shamir Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel, affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
- E. Beit Ner, L. C. Biant, Manchester Orthopaedic Centre, Manchester University National Health Service Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- S. Dosani, Division of Medical Education, the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- L. C. Biant, G. F. Tawy, Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- E. Beit Ner, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yitzhak Shamir Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel, affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
- E. Beit Ner, L. C. Biant, Manchester Orthopaedic Centre, Manchester University National Health Service Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- S. Dosani, Division of Medical Education, the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- L. C. Biant, G. F. Tawy, Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- E. Beit Ner, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yitzhak Shamir Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel, affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
- E. Beit Ner, L. C. Biant, Manchester Orthopaedic Centre, Manchester University National Health Service Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- S. Dosani, Division of Medical Education, the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- L. C. Biant, G. F. Tawy, Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- E. Beit Ner, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yitzhak Shamir Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel, affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
- E. Beit Ner, L. C. Biant, Manchester Orthopaedic Centre, Manchester University National Health Service Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- S. Dosani, Division of Medical Education, the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- L. C. Biant, G. F. Tawy, Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Liu J, Yang Y, Wan S, Yao Z, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Shi P, Zhang C. A new prediction model for patient satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty and the roles of different scoring systems: a retrospective cohort study. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:329. [PMID: 34016153 PMCID: PMC8136158 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02469-4] [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: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an efficacious treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis, ~20% of patients are dissatisfied with the results. We determined which factors contribute to patient satisfaction and compared the various scoring systems before and after surgery. METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, 545 patients were enrolled and evaluated preoperatively and 1 year postoperatively. Patient demographics, as well as scores for the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Short Form (SF)-12, and 1989 Knee Society Clinical Rating System (1989 KSS), were recorded preoperatively and postoperatively. The possible predictors were introduced into a prediction model. Scores for overall satisfaction and the 2011 Knee Society Score (2011 KSS) were also assessed after TKA to identify the accuracy and agreement of the systems. RESULTS There were 134 male patients and 411 female patients, with an overall prevalence of satisfaction of 83.7% 1 year after surgery. A history of surgery (p < 0.001) and the 1989 KSS and SF-12 were of the utmost importance in the prediction model, whereas the WOMAC score had a vital role postoperatively (change in WOMAC pain score, p < 0.001; change in WOMAC physical function score, p < 0.001; postoperative WOMAC pain score, p = 0.004). C-index of model was 0.898 > 0.70 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.86-0.94). The Hosmer-Lemeshow test showed a p value of 0.586, and the AUC of external cohort was 0.953 (sensitivity=0.87, specificity=0.97). The agreement between the assessment of overall satisfaction and the 2011 KSS satisfaction assessment was general (Kappa=0.437 > 0.4, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION A history of surgery, the preoperative 1989 KSS, and the preoperative SF-12 influenced patient satisfaction after primary TKA. We recommend the WOMAC (particularly the pain subscale score) to reflect overall patient satisfaction postoperatively.
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- Jinyu Liu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Children's Hospital of Fudan University, 399 Wanyuan Road, Shanghai, 201102, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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Pinsornsak P, Pinitchanon P, Boontanapibul K. Effect of Different Tourniquet Pressure on Postoperative Pain and Complications After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:1638-1644. [PMID: 33509602 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.12.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Tourniquet pressure inflation is commonly selected between 100 and 150 mm Hg above the systolic blood pressure (SBP). Given the lack of evidence to support a given inflation pressure, our study aimed to ascertain the lowest tourniquet pressure that facilitated total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and resulted in the least postoperative pain and complications. METHODS In a double-blind, randomized controlled trial of patients scheduled for unilateral primary TKA, 150 were assigned to use tourniquet pressures of SBP + 75 mm Hg (group I), SBP + 100 mm Hg (group II), and SBP + 150 mm Hg (group III). The quality of the bloodless field, total blood loss, and limb swelling were determined perioperatively. Clinical outcomes were evaluated by visual analog scale for pain at thigh and surgical site, serum creatinine phosphokinase levels, wound complications, range of motion, and Knee Society Score. RESULTS Visual analog scale for pain at thigh and surgical site were lowest in group I (P < .01) and highest in group III (P < .01). However, the quality of bloodless field at the tibial cutting surface was significantly better in group III compared to group I/II but not at the femoral cutting surface. The total blood loss and limb swelling showed no difference among 3 groups. Postoperative serum creatinine phosphokinase levels at 24 and 48 hours and wound complications in group III were significantly higher than group I (P < .01) and group II (P < .01). Nevertheless, postoperative knee range of motion and Knee Society Score were not significantly different among 3 groups. CONCLUSION Post TKA, the lowest tourniquet pressure was associated with significantly less postoperative tourniquet and surgical site pain, muscle damage, and wound complications.
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- Piya Pinsornsak
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Bangkok, Thailand
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Tanaka S, Amano T, Uchida S, Ito H, Morikawa S, Inoue Y, Tanaka R. A clinical prediction rule for predicting a delay in quality of life recovery at 1 month after total knee arthroplasty: A decision tree model. J Orthop Sci 2021; 26:415-420. [PMID: 32507325 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2020.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Revised: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is no clinical prediction rule for predicting the prognosis of quality of life after total knee arthroplasty and for assessing its accuracy. The study aimed to develop and assess a clinical prediction rule to predict decline in quality of life at 1 month after total knee arthroplasty. METHODS This study included 116 patients with total knee arthroplasty in Japan. Potential predictors such as sociodemographic factors, medical information, and motor functions were measured. Quality of life was measured using the Japanese Knee Osteoarthritis Measure at 1 day before surgery and 1 month after total knee arthroplasty. The classification and regression tree methodology was used for developing a clinical prediction rule. RESULTS The Japanese Knee Osteoarthritis Measure score pre-total knee arthroplasty (≦34.0 or >34.0) was the best single discriminator. Among those with the Japanese Knee Osteoarthritis Measure score pre-total knee arthroplasty ≦34.0, the next best predictor was knee flexor muscle strength on the affected side (≦0.45 or >0.45 N m/kg). Among those with knee flexor muscle strength on the affected side >0.45, the next predictor was knee flexion range of motion on the affected side (≦132.5°or >132.5°). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curves of the model was 0.805 (95% confidence interval, 0.701-0.909). CONCLUSIONS In this study, 4 variables were selected as the significant predictor. However, the results of knee flexor muscle strength and knee flexion range of motion were paradoxical. This result suggests that it should be careful to perform surgery to the patients with good preoperative knee function. The clinical prediction rule was developed for predicting quality of life decline 1 month after total knee arthroplasty, and the accuracy was moderate. This clinical prediction rule can be used for screening of patients with total knee arthroplasty.
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- Shigeharu Tanaka
- Division of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health and Social Services, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Yokosuka, Japan; Department of Rehabilitation Science, Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe, Japan.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Tokoha University, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Hiroshima International University, Higashihiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Yamaguchi Allied Health College, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Hohsyasen Daiichi Hospital, Imabari, Japan
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- Research Institute of Health and Welfare, Kibi International University, Takahashi, Japan
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- Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Risk Adjustment for Episode-of-Care Costs After Total Joint Arthroplasty: What is the Additional Cost of Individual Comorbidities and Demographics? J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2021; 29:345-352. [PMID: 32701687 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-19-00889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Concerns exist regarding the lack of risk adjustment in alternative payment models for patients who may use more resources in an episode of care. The purpose of this study was to quantify the additional costs associated with individual medical comorbidities and demographic variables. METHODS We reviewed a consecutive series of primary total hip and knee arthroplasty patients at our institution from 2015 to 2016 using claims data from Medicare and a single private insurer. We collected demographic data and medical comorbidities for all patients. To control for confounding variables, we performed a stepwise multivariate regression to determine the independent effect of medical comorbidities and demographics on 90-day episode-of-care costs. RESULTS Six thousand five hundred thirty-seven consecutive patients were identified (4,835 Medicare and 1,702 private payer patients). The mean 90-day episode-of-care cost for Medicare and private payers was $19,555 and $30,020, respectively. Among Medicare patients, comorbidities that significantly increased episode-of-care costs included heart failure ($3,937, P < 0.001), stroke ($2,604, P = 0.002), renal disease ($2,479, P = 0.004), and diabetes ($1,368, P = 0.002). Demographics that significantly increased costs included age ($221 per year, P < 0.001), body mass index (BMI; $106 per point, P < 0.001), and unmarried marital status ($1896, P < 0.001). Among private payer patients, cardiac disease ($4,765, P = 0.001), BMI ($149 per point, P = 0.004) and age ($119 per year, P = 0.002) were associated with increased costs. DISCUSSION Providers participating in alternative payment models should be aware of factors (cardiac history, age, and elevated BMI) associated with increased costs. Further study is needed to determine whether risk adjustment in alternative payment models can prevent problems with access to care for these high-risk patients.
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Higher patient knowledge and resilience improve the functional outcome of primary total knee arthroplasty. Wien Klin Wochenschr 2021; 133:543-549. [PMID: 33740126 DOI: 10.1007/s00508-021-01829-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND A significant percentage of patients have an unfavorable outcome following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aimed to evaluate whether specific knowledge about the implant and resilience can influence the functional outcome following TKA. METHODS A consecutive series of 163 patients following primary TKA at a mean age of 70 years (SD 9.1 years) were included at a regional rehabilitation center between December 2015 and December 2016. Specific patient knowledge (scale 0-7), Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) score, University of California and Los Angeles (UCLA) score and constitutional parameters were assessed on admission. Pearson's correlation analysis and stepwise linear regression analysis were performed to investigate associations between knowledge, resilience and functional scores. RESULTS The mean overall knowledge score was 3.5 out of 7 and the mean resilience score was 72.9 out of 100. Mean WOMAC and UCLA scores on admission were 23.8 and 5.5, respectively. Stepwise linear regression analysis identified knowledge and age as significant predictors of WOMAC scores (R2 = 14.3%, p = 0.003). Knowledge and resilience were identified as significant predictors of UCLA scores (R2 = 13.8%, p = 0.013). CONCLUSION This study highlights the importance of patient-related factors as part of an integral patient care concept in TKA. Although the identified predictors still need to be refined, it could be demonstrated how better patient knowledge might ultimately lead to better functional outcome following TKA. Routinely assessing patients' resilience might be a useful tool to identify patients at risk for low activity levels. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III. Patient-reported outcome study.
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Wang Z, Wen L, Zhang L, Ma D, Dong X, Qu T. Undercoverage of lateral trochlear resection is correlated with the tibiofemoral alignment parameters in kinematically aligned TKA: a retrospective clinical study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:196. [PMID: 33596900 PMCID: PMC7891169 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04064-4] [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] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A mismatch between the femoral component and trochlear resection surface is observed in kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty (KA-TKA) when conventional prostheses are employed. This mismatch is mainly manifested in the undercoverage of the lateral trochlear resection surface. The aim of the present study was to assess the relationship between the mismatch and the alignment parameters of the tibiofemoral joint. METHODS Forty-five patients (52 knees) who underwent KA-TKA in our hospital were included. Patient-specific instrumentation was used in 16 patients (16 knees), and conventional instruments with calipers and other special tools were employed in the other 29 patients (36 knees). The widths of the exposed resection bone surface at the middle (MIDexposure) and distal (DISexposure) levels on the lateral trochlea were measured as dependent variables, whereas the hip-knee-ankle angle (HKAA), mechanical lateral distal femoral angle (mLDFA), joint line convergence angle (JLCA), medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA) and transepicondylar axis angle (TEAA) were measured as independent variables. Correlation analysis and subsequent linear regression were conducted among the dependent variables and various alignment parameters of the tibiofemoral joint. RESULTS The incidence of undercoverage of the lateral trochlear resection surface was 86.5 % with MIDexposure and DISexposure values of 2.3 (0-6 mm) and 2.0 (0-5 mm), respectively. The widths of the two levels of exposed bone resection were significantly correlated with mLDFA and HKAA but were not related to TEAA. CONCLUSIONS The undercoverage of the trochlear resection surface in KA-TKA is mainly correlated with the degree of valgus of the distal femoral joint line. The current study suggests that this correlation should be considered in the development of KA-specific prostheses.
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- Zhiwei Wang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 100020, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 100020, Beijing, China.
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- Beijing Naton Medical Technology Innovation Center Co., Ltd, 100038, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 100020, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Naton Medical Technology Innovation Center Co., Ltd, 100038, Beijing, China
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- The Center of Diagnosis and Treatment for Joint Disease, Rehabilitation Research Center, 100068, Beijing, China
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Lu C, Song M, Chen J, Li C, Lin W, Ye G, Wu G, Li A, Cai Y, Wu H, Liu W, Xu X. Does tourniquet use affect the periprosthetic bone cement penetration in total knee arthroplasty? A meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2020; 15:602. [PMID: 33308270 PMCID: PMC7730759 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-020-02106-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A tourniquet is a device commonly used to control massive hemorrhage during knee replacement surgery. However, the question remains whether the use of tourniquets affects the permeability of the bone cement around the knee prosthesis. Moreover, the long-term effects and stability of the knee prosthesis are still debatable. The aim of this study was to examine whether the use of a tourniquet increases the thickness of the cement mantle and affects the postoperative blood loss and pain during primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using meta-analysis. METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Library, MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, CNKI, and Wang Fang databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on primary TKA, from inception to November 2019. All RCTs in primary TKA with and without a tourniquet were included. The meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.2 software. RESULTS A total of eight RCTs (677 knees) were analyzed. We found no significant difference in the age and sex of the patients. The results showed that the application of tourniquet affects the thickness of the bone cement around the tibial prosthesis (WMD = 0.16, 95%CI = 0.11 to 0.21, p < 0.00001). However, in our study, there was no significant difference in postoperative blood loss between the two groups was observed (WMD = 12.07, 95%CI = - 78.63 to 102.77, p = 0.79). The use of an intraoperative tourniquet can increase the intensity of postoperative pain (WMD = 1.34, 95%, CI = 0.32 to 2.36, p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Tourniquet application increases the thickness of the bone cement around the prosthesis and may thus increase the stability and durability of the prosthesis after TKA. The application of an intraoperative tourniquet can increase the intensity of postoperative pain.
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- Chao Lu
- Orthopedics Department, Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, NO.60 Hengfu road, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China
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- Fifth Clinical Medical School, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China
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- Fifth Clinical Medical School, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China
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- Fifth Clinical Medical School, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China
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- Orthopedics Department, Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, NO.60 Hengfu road, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China
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- Orthopedics Department, Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, NO.60 Hengfu road, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China
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- Orthopedics Department, Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, NO.60 Hengfu road, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China
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- Fifth Clinical Medical School, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China
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- Orthopedics Department, Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, NO.60 Hengfu road, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China
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- Orthopedics Department, Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, NO.60 Hengfu road, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China
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- Orthopedics Department, Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, NO.60 Hengfu road, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China.
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- Orthopedics Department, Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, NO.60 Hengfu road, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China.
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Tanaka S, Amano T, Inoue Y, Tanaka R, Ito H, Morikawa S. Does body mass index influence quality-of-life recovery in individuals who underwent total knee arthroplasty: A prospective study. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS, TRAUMA AND REHABILITATION 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/2210491720919433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background/Purpose: To clarify the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and quality-of-life (QOL) recovery in individuals who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods: This prospective cohort study included 80 individuals who underwent TKA. The dependent variable was the Japanese Knee Osteoarthritis Measure used for assessing the QOL, and the independent variables were age, sex, BMI, and the Kellgren–Lawrence grade. A hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used to clarify whether BMI was a significant independent variable after accounting for other factors. Results: Sex was found to be the only significant predictor ( β = 0.29, p < 0.05), and BMI was not related to QOL recovery in individuals who underwent TKA. Conclusion: This result suggests that sex was related to QOL recovery and should be assessed and that BMI was not related to QOL recovery in individuals who underwent TKA. These results may help health-care providers to identify individuals who might struggle with QOL recovery.
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- Shigeharu Tanaka
- Division of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health and Social Services, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Tokoha University, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Research Institute of Health and Welfare, KIBI International University, Takahashi, Okayama, Japan
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- Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Yamaguchi Allied Health College, Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Hohsyasen Daiichi Hospital, Imabari, Ehime, Japan
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Dubin JA, Westrich GH. Preoperative activity levels are an important indicator of postoperative activity in cementless TKAs. J Orthop 2020; 22:602-605. [PMID: 33299273 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2020.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Introduction It is of interest if preoperative activity level has an impact on postoperative activity level following cementless TKA. Methods This review contained 127 patients who had a preoperative Lower Extremity Activity Scale (LEAS) score ≥ to 10 (active patients) and 121 patients <10 (inactive patients). Results Postoperatively, the results showed a difference in LEAS Activity (Active 10.5 vs. Inactive 8.7, p < 0.001). Active patients had a drop in their activity level by 1.2 on the LEAS score, yet inactive patients increased by 1.6 (p < 0.0001). Conclusion Preoperative activity levels are a good indicator for postoperative activity in cementless TKA.
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- Jeremy A Dubin
- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th, Street, NY, NY, 10021, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th, Street, NY, NY, 10021, USA
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Lee SH, Kim DH, Lee YS. Is there an optimal age for total knee arthroplasty?: A systematic review. Knee Surg Relat Res 2020; 32:60. [PMID: 33198817 PMCID: PMC7667791 DOI: 10.1186/s43019-020-00080-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic review was to elucidate the optimal age for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), to optimize the balance between the benefits and risks by analyzing patient-reported outcome measurements (PROM), revision rate, and mortality according to age. MATERIALS AND METHODS A rigorous and systematic approach was used and each of the selected studies was evaluated for methodological quality. Data were extracted according to the following: study design, patients enrolled, patient age at the time of surgery, follow-up period, PROM, revision rate, and mortality. RESULTS Thirty-nine articles were included in the final analysis. The results were inconsistent in the PROM analysis, but there was consensus that PROM were good in patients in their 70s . In the revision rate analysis, there was consensus that the revision rate tends to increase in TKA in younger patients, but no significant difference was observed in patients > 70 years of age. In the mortality analysis, there was consensus that the mortality was not significantly different in patients < 80 years of age, but tended to increase with age. CONCLUSION This systematic review shows that the PROM were good when TKA was performed in patients between 70 and 80 years of age; the best PROM could be achieved around 70 years of age, and no significant difference in the revision or mortality rates was observed between 70 and 80 years of age; however, mortality tended to increase with age. Therefore, the early 70s could be recommended as an optimal age to undergo TKA.
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- Seung Hoon Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
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Rahmani Del Bakhshayesh A, Babaie S, Tayefi Nasrabadi H, Asadi N, Akbarzadeh A, Abedelahi A. An overview of various treatment strategies, especially tissue engineering for damaged articular cartilage. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 48:1089-1104. [DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2020.1809439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Azizeh Rahmani Del Bakhshayesh
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Maney AJ, Frampton CM, Young SW. Age and Prosthetic Design as Risk Factors for Secondary Patella Resurfacing. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:1563-1568. [PMID: 32037214 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Revised: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Selectively resurfacing the patella based on a patient's risk of secondary patella resurfacing (SPR) may be the optimal strategy for primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, exactly which factors increase the risk of SPR is unknown. Utilizing New Zealand Joint Registry data, we investigated the following: (1) What patient and surgical factors are more prevalent among TKA patients who received SPR compared to those who did not? and (2) What is the difference in Oxford Knee Scores (OKS) between those who receive SPR and those who do not? METHODS Prevalence of various patient and surgical factors was compared between 197 non-resurfaced TKAs that proceeded to SPR and 31,399 that did not. Multivariate analysis was used to determine the odds ratio for each factor that differed between groups. Six-month postoperative OKS for each group was utilized for comparison. RESULTS Posterior-stabilized designs had an odds ratio of 1.86 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.31-2.66; P = .001) when compared to cruciate-retaining designs. When compared to age less than 55, age >75 and age 65-74 had odds ratios of 0.27 (95% CI 0.16-0.46; P < .001) and 0.44 (95% CI 0.28-0.69; P < .001) respectively. Six-month OKS was lower among those who received SPR (37.27 vs 27.26; P < .001). CONCLUSION Younger age, posterior-stabilized design, and a low 6-month OKS were associated with SPR.
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- Alistair J Maney
- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, North Shore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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Bin Sheeha B, Williams A, Johnson DS, Granat M, Jones R. Patients' experiences and satisfaction at one year following primary total knee arthroplasty: A focus-group discussion. Musculoskeletal Care 2020; 18:434-449. [PMID: 32462750 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To date, no study has explored patients' experiences, outcome expectations and satisfaction 1-year post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using focus-group discussion (FGD). The exploration of patients' expectations, functional recovery and limitations may support future modifications and thus improve outcomes post-TKA. METHODS An FGD was conducted with patients at 1-year post-TKA. Moderators led the discussion using a semistructured discussion guide. The discussion was digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed to formulate themes. RESULTS The study identified four main themes: recovery experience post-TKA, experience before TKA, activity of daily living (ADL) changes post-TKA and post-TKA outcome expectations. The recovery experience theme explores the overall experience post-TKA in terms of symptoms and progression issues; their experience with the orthopaedic surgeon and physiotherapy; and the differences between first and second knee replacements. The experience before TKA theme discusses many issues raised by patients that they believed strongly affected TKA outcomes and their satisfaction, such as the referral process, ADL limitations before TKA and their beliefs about post-TKA outcomes. The ADL changes post-TKA theme discusses the diversity of functional improvements, limitations and new functional ability. The outcome expectation theme explores what the patients expected to gain from surgery and the factors that modified those expectations, and whether their expectations were met. CONCLUSIONS Patient attitude, sufficient preoperative education, outcome expectation modification, communication with the surgeon and patients taking an active role in rehabilitation can all affect post-TKA outcomes and satisfaction. Hence, the recommendation is to address all of these issues before TKA to enhance outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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- Bodor Bin Sheeha
- College of Health & Rehabilitation Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdul Rahman University, Riyadh, KSA.,School of Health and Society, University of Salford Manchester, Salford, UK
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- School of Health and Society, University of Salford Manchester, Salford, UK
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- Trauma and orthopedics department, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, University of Salford Manchester, Salford, UK
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- School of Health and Society, University of Salford Manchester, Salford, UK
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- School of Health and Society, University of Salford Manchester, Salford, UK
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Turcotte JJ, Stone AH, Gilmor RJ, Formica JW, King PJ. The Effect of Neuraxial Anesthesia on Postoperative Outcomes in Total Joint Arthroplasty With Rapid Recovery Protocols. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:950-954. [PMID: 31883826 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Revised: 11/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Compared to general anesthesia (GA), neuraxial anesthesia (NA) has been associated with improved outcomes after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). We examined the impact of NA on patient outcomes in an institution with an established rapid recovery protocol. METHODS This is a single-institution retrospective analysis of 5914 consecutive primary TJA performed from July 2015 to June 2018. Univariate tests and multivariate regression compared length of stay (LOS), transfusion rates, hematocrit levels, discharge disposition, and emergency room returns between patients receiving GA and NA. RESULTS Patients receiving NA had a significantly shorter LOS (total hip arthroplasty [THA]: GA 1.74 vs NA 1.36 days, P < .001; total knee arthroplasty [TKA]: GA 1.77 vs NA 1.64 days, P < .001). Both THA and TKA patients receiving NA were less likely to require transfusion (THA: GA 5.8% vs NA 1.6%, P < .001; TKA: GA 2.5% vs NA 0.5%, P < .001) and had a higher postoperative hematocrit (THA: GA 32.50% vs NA 33.22%, P < .001; TKA GA 33.57 vs NA 34.50%, P < .001). Patients receiving NA were more likely to discharge home (THA: GA 83.4% vs NA 92.3%, P < .001; TKA: GA 83.3% vs NA 86.3%, P = .010) (THA: NA adjusted OR [aOR] 2.04, P < .001; TKA: NA aOR 1.23, P = .048) and had significantly lower rates of 90-day emergency room visits (THA: NA aOR 0.61, P = .005; TKA: NA aOR 0.74, P = .034). CONCLUSION NA appears to contribute to decreased LOS, short-term complications, and transfusions while facilitating home discharge following TKA and THA. These trends are consistent when controlling for patient-specific risk factors, suggesting NA may enhance outcomes for patients with increased age, body mass index, and comorbidities. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III Retrospective Cohort Study.
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Klem NR, Kent P, Smith A, Dowsey M, Fary R, Schütze R, O'Sullivan P, Choong P, Bunzli S. Satisfaction after total knee replacement for osteoarthritis is usually high, but what are we measuring? A systematic review. OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE OPEN 2020; 2:100032. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2020.100032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Kobatake T, Miyamoto H, Hashimoto A, Ueno M, Nakashima T, Murakami T, Noda I, Shobuike T, Sonohata M, Mawatari M. Antibacterial Activity of Ag-Hydroxyapatite Coating Against Hematogenous Infection by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the Rat Femur. J Orthop Res 2019; 37:2655-2660. [PMID: 31373384 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Several antibacterial materials have been developed to prevent periprosthetic joint infection and thus prevent serious complications for patients and surgeons. However, no study has addressed the activity of antibacterial materials against hematogenous infection. The present study evaluated the antibacterial activity of a silver-containing hydroxyapatite-coated implant against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) hematogenous infection. Implants coated with hydroxyapatite and silver-hydroxyapatite were inserted into rats' right and left femurs, respectively, after which the animals were infected with S. aureus via a tail vessel. About 107 colony-forming units was the optimal bacterial number for the establishment of S. aureus hematogenous infection. Bacterial loads and C-reactive protein in the blood were measured to confirm bacteremia and inflammation. Fourteen days after the infection, bacterial loads were statistically lower in the femurs containing silver-hydroxyapatite-coated implants than in those with hydroxyapatite-coated implants (p = 0.022). Thus, silver-hydroxyapatite-coated implants might provide antibacterial activity against MRSA hematogenous infection in the postoperative period. © 2019 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 37:2655-2660, 2019.
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- Tomoki Kobatake
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan.,Research Section, Medical Division, KYOCERA Corporation, 800 Ichimiyake, Yasu City, Shiga 530-2362, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan.,Research Section, Medical Division, KYOCERA Corporation, 800 Ichimiyake, Yasu City, Shiga 530-2362, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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