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ArticlePhysical therapy research2020

Clinical prediction rule for early recovery of knee range of motion after total knee arthroplasty: A prospective cohort study.

Tetsuya Amano, Ryo Tanaka, Shigeharu Tanaka

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Tetsuya AmanoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Tokoha University.
Ryo TanakaGraduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University.
Shigeharu TanakaDivision of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health and Social Services, Kanagawa University of Human Services.

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objectiveTo derive a clinical prediction rule for early recovery of knee range of motion after total knee arthroplasty.

methodsThis prospective cohort study evaluated the data of 273 individuals undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty. The individual factors, the physical and motor function data were assessed preoperatively upon admission as a baseline survey. The knee joint extension angle and knee joint flexion angle were re-evaluated on postoperative day 14 as a follow-up. The recovery group comprised individuals with a knee joint extension angle of more than -5 degrees and knee joint flexion angle of more than 110 degrees on postoperative day 14. The other patients constituted the non-recovery group. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used for deriving a clinical prediction rule.

resultsThe results indicated that the use of a cane, knee joint extension and flexion angles, and Timed Up and Go test time were significant factors for predicting early recovery of knee range of motion after total knee arthroplasty. Furthermore, a clinical prediction rule was derived and included the use of a cane, knee joint extension angle ≥ -15 degrees, knee joint flexion angle ≥ 125 degrees, and a Timed Up and Go test time < 11.2 s. A total clinical prediction rule score ≥ 8 indicated a positive likelihood ratio of more than 10 for a successful outcome and the post-test probability was approximately 95%.

conclusionsThe derived clinical prediction rule might be a useful screening tool for proper postoperative goal setting and the establishment of individualized physical therapy programs.

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decision support techniquesknee osteoarthritisphysical and rehabilitation medicineprognosisscreening tool

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PMID33489660
PMCPMC7814195

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