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Liu HW. Resistance training in patients with total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop 2024; 56:111-118. [PMID: 38828469 PMCID: PMC11137361 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.05.006] [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: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Background Though popular after joint replacement surgery, progressive resistance training (PRT) has controversial safety and efficacy claims. Therefore, PRT's effect on early postoperative muscle strength and functional capacity following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) must be thoroughly investigated. Between May 12, 2020, and February 12, 2002, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Medline databases containing pertinent literature were thoroughly reviewed for this investigation. Methods Out of 704 studies, 9 (TKA) met inclusion criteria for meta-analysis, involving 1021 adult patients. The analysis encompassed various post-TKA indicators at 1, 3, and 12 months, including the 6-Minute Walk Test (6-WMT), Stair Climbing Performance (SCP), leg extension strength, Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), and Sit-to-Stand (ST) repetitions. Results In TKA patients, 6-WMT within 1 month (95 % CI = -0.41, 1.53), 3 months (95 % CI = -0.27, 0.76), and 12 months (95 % CI = -0.29, 0.66) did not show any significant differences. There were no discernible changes in ST at various time intervals, SCP, leg extension strength, and TUG at 1 month (95 % CI = -1.75, 0.77), 3 months (95 % CI = -0.48, 0.33), and 12 months (95 % CI = -0.44, 0.35). There was no statistical difference in the incidence of adverse events between the two groups (95 % CI = -0.01, 0.10). Conclusion Early post-TKA PRT demonstrated no significant differences compared to Standard Rehabilitation (SR) regarding functional capacity, muscle strength recovery, and adverse event incidence. Therefore, PRT is a feasible option for promoting swift recovery post-total knee arthroplasty.
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- Hsuan-Wei Liu
- Department of Public Health, China Medical University, 406, Taichung City, Beitun District, Taiwan
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Wei G, Shang Z, Li Y, Wu Y, Zhang L. Effects of lower-limb active resistance exercise on mobility, physical function, knee strength and pain intensity in patients with total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:730. [PMID: 39267026 PMCID: PMC11395693 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07845-9] [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: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) successfully alleviates pain from knee osteoarthritis, but muscle strength and function are reduced for a long period postoperatively. Postoperative active resistance exercise may play a relevant role. PURPOSE To systematically evaluate effects of lower-limb active resistance exercise (ARE) on mobility, physical function, muscle strength and pain intensity in patients with TKA. METHODS A search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases from inception to September 2023. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared the effects of ARE and no intervention or other rehabilitation program without PRE were included. The outcome variables were mobility (Maximal walking speed [MWS]/6-Minute Walk Test[6MWT]), physical function (Stair Climb Test [SCT]/Timed Up and Go [TUG]), knee extension/ flexion power(KEP/KFP), joint range of motion (ROM) and pain. Standardized Mean Differences (SMD) or Mean Differences (MD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated and combined in meta-analyses. The Cochrane Collaboration's Handbook were used for the methodological quality assessments. GRADE was used to assess the quality of evidence. The meta-analysis was performed using the RevMan 5.4 software. RESULTS A total of 14 randomized controlled trials, involving 880 patients, were finally included. The lower-limb ARE exhibited significantly greater improvement in MWS (MD 0.13, 95%CI 0.08-0.18, P < 0.00001), TUG(MD -0.92, 95%CI -1.55- -0.28, P = 0.005), KEP (SMD 0.58, 95%CI 0.20-0.96, P = 0.003), KFP (SMD 0.38, 95%CI 0.13-0.63, P = 0.003), ROM-flexion (MD 2.74, 95%CI 1.82-3.67, P < 0.00001) and VAS (MD - 4.65, 95% CI - 7.86- -1.44, p = 0.005) compared to conventional exercise(CE) immediately post-intervention. However, there were no statistically significant differences between both groups in regard to 6MWT (MD 7.98, 95%CI -4.60-20.56, P = 0.21), SCT (MD -0.79, 95%CI -1.69-0.10, P = 0.08) and ROM-extension (MD -0.60, 95%CI -1.23-0.03, P = 0.06). CONCLUSIONS According to the results of meta-analysis, patients undergoing TKA who receive the lower extremity ARE show better clinical effects in terms of pain relief, strength recovery and knee ROM. Simultaneously, it may be beneficial to improve mobility and physical function of patients after TKA.
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- Guo Wei
- Department of Orthopedics, The First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang Central People's Hospital, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang Central People's Hospital, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang Central People's Hospital, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang Central People's Hospital, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang Central People's Hospital, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China
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Koster A, Stevens M, van Keeken H, Westerveld S, Seeber GH. Effectiveness and therapeutic validity of physiotherapeutic exercise starting within one year following total and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: a systematic review. Eur Rev Aging Phys Act 2023; 20:8. [PMID: 36991323 PMCID: PMC10054030 DOI: 10.1186/s11556-023-00317-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To determine the effectiveness and therapeutic validity of physiotherapeutic exercise after total and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis. It was hypothesized that interventions of high therapeutic validity result in superior functional recovery after total and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty versus interventions of low therapeutic validity. METHODS A systematic review incorporating a comprehensive database search of five major databases relevant to the topic was conducted. Randomized controlled trials were reviewed if they included studies that compared postoperative physiotherapeutic exercise with usual care or compared two types of postoperative physiotherapeutic interventions. All included studies were assessed for risk of bias (using the Cochrane Collaboration's tool) and therapeutic validity (using the Consensus on Therapeutic Exercise Training scale). The characteristics of the included articles and their results on joint and muscle function, functional performance, and participation were extracted. RESULTS Of the 4343 unique records retrieved, 37 articles were included. Six of them showed good therapeutic validity, suggesting low therapeutic validity in 31 studies. Three articles showed a low risk of bias, 15 studies scored some concerns for risk of bias and 19 studies scored high risk of bias. Only one article scored well on both methodological quality and therapeutic validity. CONCLUSION Due to heterogeneity of outcome measures and length of follow-up, as well as limited reporting of details of the physiotherapeutic exercises and control interventions, no clear evidence was found on effectiveness of physiotherapeutic exercises after total and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. Homogeneity in intervention characteristics and outcome measures would enhance comparability of clinical outcomes between trials. Future studies should incorporate similar methodological approaches and outcome measures. Researchers are encouraged to use the Consensus on Therapeutic Exercise Training scale as a template to prevent insufficient reporting.
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- Amarins Koster
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
- University Hospital for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery Pius-Hospital, Medical Campus University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany.
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Konnyu KJ, Thoma LM, Cao W, Aaron RK, Panagiotou OA, Bhuma MR, Adam GP, Balk EM, Pinto D. Rehabilitation for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 102:19-33. [PMID: 35302953 PMCID: PMC9464796 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000002008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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ABSTRACT We sought to determine the comparative benefit and harm of rehabilitation interventions for patients who have undergone elective, unilateral total knee arthroplasty for the treatment of primary osteoarthritis. We searched PubMed, Embase, The Cochrane Register of Clinical Trials, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, and ClinicalTrials.gov from January 1, 2005, through May 3, 2021. We included randomized controlled trials and adequately adjusted nonrandomized comparative studies of rehabilitation programs reporting performance-based, patient-reported, or healthcare utilization outcomes. Three researchers extracted study data and assessed risk of bias, verified by an independent researcher. The team assessed strength of evidence. Evidence from 53 studies randomized controlled trials suggests that various rehabilitation programs after total knee arthroplasty may lead to comparable improvements in pain, range of motion, and activities of daily living. Rehabilitation in the acute phase may lead to increased strength but result in similar strength when delivered in the postacute phase. No studies reported evidence of risk of harms due to rehabilitation delivered in the acute period after total knee arthroplasty; risk of harms among various postacute rehabilitation programs seems comparable. All findings were of low strength of evidence. Evaluation of rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty needs a systematic overhaul to sufficiently guide future practice or research including the use of standardized intervention components and core outcomes.
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- Kristin J. Konnyu
- Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health, Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health, Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Warren Albert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island; Orthopedic Program in Clinical/Translational Research, Warren Albert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island; Miriam Hospital Total Joint Replacement Center, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health, Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health, Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health, Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health, Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Oatis CA, Konnyu KJ, Franklin PD. Generating consistent longitudinal real-world data to support research: lessons from physical therapists. ACR Open Rheumatol 2022; 4:771-774. [PMID: 35712813 PMCID: PMC9469481 DOI: 10.1002/acr2.11465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Pfeufer D, Monteiro P, Gililland J, Anderson MB, Böcker W, Stagg M, Kammerlander C, Neuerburg C, Pelt C. Immediate Postoperative Improvement in Gait Parameters following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Can Be Measured with an Insole Sensor Device. J Knee Surg 2022; 35:692-697. [PMID: 33241543 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1716852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) improves the quality of life in those suffering from debilitating arthritis of the knee. However, little is known about the influence of TKA on restoring physical function. Prior studies have used artificial means, such as instrumented treadmills, to assess physical function after TKA. In this study an insole sensor device was used to quantify parameters of gait. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ability of a wearable insole sensor device to measure immediate postoperative gait parameters at 2 weeks and 6 weeks following primary TKA and to determine if the device was suitable and sensitive enough to identify and measure potentially subtle changes in these measures at these early postoperative time periods. Twenty-nine patients with unilateral TKA, without contralateral knee pain, and aid-free walking before surgery were evaluated. An insole force sensor measured the postoperative parameters while walking a distance of 40 m on level ground at 2 and 6 weeks after TKA. The loading rate of the operated lower extremity was an average of 68.7% of the contralateral side at 2 weeks post-surgery and increased to 82.1% at 6 weeks post-surgery (p < 0.001). The mean gait speed increased from 0.75 to 1.02 m/s, (p < 0.001) and cadence increased from 82.9 to 99.9 steps/min (p < 0.001), while the numeric pain scale at rest decreased from 3.5/10 to 2.2/10, (p < 0.001) and the pain while walking from 3.9/10 to 2.4/10, (p < 0.001) from 2 to 6 weeks post-surgery. A significant improvement in gait parameters is detectable in the first 6 weeks after surgery with the use of a wearable insole device. As the gait speed and cadence increase and the VAS pain level decreases, the loading rate and average peak force begin to normalize. This device may allow for early gait analysis and have potential clinical utility in detecting early differences in patients' functional status following TKA.
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- Daniel Pfeufer
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.,Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Munich University Hospital LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Munich University Hospital LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Munich University Hospital LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Munich University Hospital LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Bakaa N, Chen LH, Carlesso L, Richardson J, Macedo L. Reporting of post-operative rehabilitation interventions for Total knee arthroplasty: a scoping review. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:602. [PMID: 34193139 PMCID: PMC8247251 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04460-w] [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: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the completeness of reporting of exercise adherence and exercise interventions delivered as part of clinical trials of post-operative total knee replacement (TKA) rehabilitation. Design: Scoping review Literature search A literature search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, AMED, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and Cochrane Library. Study selection criteria All randomized controlled trials (RCT) that examined post-operative exercise-based interventions for total knee arthroplasty were eligible for inclusion. Studies that were multifactorial or contained exercise interventions for both hip and knee arthroplasty were also included. Data synthesis The definition, type of measurement used and outcome for exercise adherence were collected and analyzed descreptively. Quality of reporting of exercise interventions were assessed using the Consensus for Exercise Reporting Tool (CERT) and the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. Results There were a total of 112 RCTs included in this review. The majority of RCTs (63%, n = 71) did not report exercise adherence. Only 23% (n = 15) of studies provided a definition of adherence. RCTs were of poor quality, with 85% (n = 95) of studies having high or unclear risk of bias. Reporting of exercise interventions was poor, with only 4 items (of 19) (21%) of the CERT adequately reported (88–99%), with other items not fulfilled on at least 60% of the RCTs. There were no RCTs that had fulfilled all the criteria for the CERT. Conclusion The RCTs included in this study poorly reported exercise adherence, as well as description of the post-operative TKA rehabilitation intervention. Future RCTs should use valid and reliable measures of adherence and a proper tool for reporting of exercise interventions (e.g., CERT, TiDER). Pre-registration OSF:https://osf.io/9ku8a/ Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12891-021-04460-w.
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- Nora Bakaa
- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Room 403, 1400 Main St. W., Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Room 403, 1400 Main St. W., Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Room 403, 1400 Main St. W., Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Room 403, 1400 Main St. W., Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Room 403, 1400 Main St. W., Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada
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Chen X, Li X, Zhu Z, Wang H, Yu Z, Bai X. Effects of progressive resistance training for early postoperative fast-track total hip or knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Asian J Surg 2021; 44:1245-1253. [PMID: 33715964 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2021.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Progressive resistance training (PRT) is one of the most commonly used exercise methods after joint replacement, while its effectiveness and safety are still controversial. Therefore, it's vital to investigate the effect of PRT on muscle strength and functional capacity early postoperative total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Relevant studies were identified via a search of Medline, Web of science and Cochrane Library from 2002 to 12 May 2020. Fifteen of 704 studies which comprised 6 THAs and 8 TKAs, involving 1021 adult patients were eligible for inclusion in the meta-analysis. There were no significant differences between the two groups after TKA in the 6-min walk test (6-WMT) within 1 month (95% CI = -0.41, 1.53), within 3 months (95% CI = -0.27, 0.76), within 12 months (95% CI = -0.29, 0.66); climb performance in seconds (s) (SCP), leg extension power, timed up and go test in seconds (s) (TUG) within 1 month (95% CI = -1.75, 0.77), within 3 months (95% CI = -0.48, 0.33), within 12 months (95% CI = -0.44, 0.35), sit to stand, number of repetitions in 30s (ST). There was no difference in the incidence of adverse events (95% CI = -0.01, 0.10). Similarly, two groups were also no obvious distinction after THA in the 6-WMT, SCP, Leg extension power, ST. PRT early after THA or TKA did not differ significantly from SR in terms of functional capacity, muscle strength recovery and incidence of adverse events. PRT is one of the options for rapid rehabilitation after joint replacement.
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- Xing Chen
- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Joint Surgery, The People's Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Joint Surgery, The People's Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Joint Surgery, The People's Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Joint Surgery, The People's Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Joint Surgery, The People's Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Joint Surgery, The People's Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China.
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WITHDRAWN: Effects of progressive resistance training for early postoperative fast-track total hip or knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY OPEN 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijso.2020.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Vítečková S, Horáková H, Poláková K, Krupička R, Růžička E, Brožová H. Agreement between the GAITRite ® System and the Wearable Sensor BTS G-Walk ® for measurement of gait parameters in healthy adults and Parkinson's disease patients. PeerJ 2020; 8:e8835. [PMID: 32509441 PMCID: PMC7247524 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.8835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Nowadays, the most widely used types of wearable sensors in gait analysis are inertial sensors. The aim of the study was to assess the agreement between two different systems for measuring gait parameters (inertial sensor vs. electronic walkway) on healthy control subjects (HC) and patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Methods Forty healthy volunteers (26 men, 14 women, mean age 58.7 ± 7.7 years) participated in the study and 24 PD patients (19 men, five women, mean age 62.7 ± 9.8 years). Each participant walked across an electronic walkway, GAITRite, with embedded pressure sensors at their preferred walking speed. Concurrently a G-Walk sensor was attached with a semi-elastic belt to the L5 spinal segment of the subject. Walking speed, cadence, stride duration, stride length, stance, swing, single support and double support phase values were compared between both systems. Results The Passing-Bablock regression slope line manifested the values closest to 1.00 for cadence and stride duration (0.99 ≤ 1.00) in both groups. The slope of other parameters varied between 0.26 (double support duration in PD) and 1.74 (duration of single support for HC). The mean square error confirmed the best fit of the regression line for speed, stride duration and stride length. The y-intercepts showed higher systematic error in PD than HC for speed, stance, swing, and single support phases. Conclusions The final results of this study indicate that the G-Walk system can be used for evaluating the gait characteristics of the healthy subjects as well as the PD patients. However, the duration of the gait cycle phases should be used with caution due to the presence of a systematic error.
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- Slávka Vítečková
- Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Kladno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurology and Center of Clinical Neuroscience, 1st Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital in Prague, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurology and Center of Clinical Neuroscience, 1st Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital in Prague, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Kladno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurology and Center of Clinical Neuroscience, 1st Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital in Prague, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurology and Center of Clinical Neuroscience, 1st Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital in Prague, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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Kirschberg J, Goralski S, Layher F, Sander K, Matziolis G. Normalized gait analysis parameters are closely related to patient-reported outcome measures after total knee arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2018; 138:711-717. [PMID: 29392391 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-018-2891-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Up till now, only a weak connection could be shown between patient-related outcome measures (PROMs) and measurements obtained by gait analysis (e.g. speed, step length, cadence, ground reaction force, joint moments and ranges of motion) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This may result from the methodical problem that regression analyses are performed using data that are not normalized against a healthy population. It does appear reasonable to assume that patients presenting a physiological gait pattern are content with their joint. The more the gait parameters differ from a normal gait pattern the worse the clinical outcome measured by PROMs should be expected to be. In this retrospective study, 40 patients were enrolled who had received a gait analysis after TKA, and whose PROMs had been evaluated. A gender- and age-matched control group was formed out of a group of test persons who had already undergone gait analysis. Gait analysis was undertaken using the motion analysis system 3D Vicon with ten infrared cameras and three strength measuring force plates. The physiological gait analysis parameters were deduced from arithmetic mean values taken from all control patients. The deviances of the operated patients' gait analysis parameters from the arithmetic mean values were squared. From these values, the Pearson correlation coefficients for different PROMs were then calculated, and regression analyses were performed to elucidate the correlation between the different PROMs and gait parameters. In the regression analysis, the normalized cadence, relative gait speed of the non-operated side, and range of the relative knee moment of the operated side could be identified as factors which influence the Forgotten Joint Score (FJS-12). The explanation model showed an increase of the FJS-12 with minimisation of these normalized values corresponding to an approximation of the gait pattern seen in the healthy control group. The connection was strong, having a correlation coefficient of 0.708. A physiological gait pattern after TKA results in better PROMs, especially the FJS-12, than a non-physiological gait pattern does.
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- Julia Kirschberg
- Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Jena, Campus Eisenberg, Klosterlausnitzer Straße 81, 07607, Eisenberg, Germany
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- Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Jena, Campus Eisenberg, Klosterlausnitzer Straße 81, 07607, Eisenberg, Germany
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- Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Jena, Campus Eisenberg, Klosterlausnitzer Straße 81, 07607, Eisenberg, Germany
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- Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Jena, Campus Eisenberg, Klosterlausnitzer Straße 81, 07607, Eisenberg, Germany
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- Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Jena, Campus Eisenberg, Klosterlausnitzer Straße 81, 07607, Eisenberg, Germany.
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