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ArticleArthroplasty (London, England)2021

Physiotherapeutic assistance

Lavindra Tomar, Gaurav Govil, Pawan Dhawan

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Lavindra TomarDepartment of Orthopaedics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, Delhi, A-702 Vardhman apartment, Mayur Vihar Phase1extension, Delhi, 110091 India.
Gaurav GovilDepartment of Orthopaedics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, Delhi, D101, Sunshine Helios, Sector 78, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201305 India.ORCID 0000-0002-2960-4372
Pawan DhawanDepartment of Orthopaedics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, Delhi, House no 37, Sukh Vihar, Delhi, 110051 India.

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Abstract

backgroundThe aim of this retrospective comparison study was to assess early functional recovery of total knee arthroplasty with home care assistance during COVID-19 lockdown.

methodsA total of 16 patients (27 knees involved) were divided into a pre-lockdown group (10 patients; 17 knees) and a post-lockdown group (6 patients, 10 knees) in terms of the time of surgeries performed before and after lockdown, respectively, due to COVID-19 pandemic. Patients of pre-lockdown group underwent rehabilitation under the guidance of trained physiotherapists for at-home sessions and under assisted physiotherapy. Patients of post-lockdown group followed the rehabilitation protocol of at-home sessions and under home-care assistance during COVID-19 lockdown. Functional recovery of the knee was assessed against the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, Junior. A

resultsThe pre- and postoperative mean KOOS Junior of pre-lockdown group were 48.73 ± 2.64 and 64.91 ± 2.74, respectively (

conclusionAlthough the COVID-19 lockdown affected the routine postoperative rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty, the coordination among the surgeon, therapists, and home caregivers can provide sustained assistance in rehabilitation. The guidelines for practitioners and physiotherapists can benefit functional recovery of the knee.

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Covid-19Functional outcomeHome care-giverLevel of Evidence: Ia.PandemicPatient-reported outcomesPhysiotherapyRehabilitationTotal knee arthroplasty

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PMCPMC7920634

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