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ArticleArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery2024

Return to athletics after total knee arthroplasty: a survey study of 784 recreational athletes across 12 sports.

Kyle W Lawrence, David A Bloom, Vinaya Rajahraman, Casey Cardillo, Ran Schwarzkopf, Joshua C Rozell, Armin Arshi

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Article in Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  4. Arthroplasty and Tennis: A Narrative Review.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025
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Kyle W LawrenceDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, 15th Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, 10003, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3356-3227
David A BloomDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, 15th Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, 10003, USA.
Vinaya RajahramanDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, 15th Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, 10003, USA.
Casey CardilloDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, 15th Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, 10003, USA.
Ran SchwarzkopfDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, 15th Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, 10003, USA.
Joshua C RozellDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, 15th Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, 10003, USA.
Armin ArshiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, 15th Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, 10003, USA. Armin.Arshi@nyulangone.org.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPostoperative return to recreational activity is a common concern among the increasingly active total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patient population, though there is a paucity of research characterizing sport-specific return and function. This study aimed to assess participation level, postoperative return to activity, sport function, and limitations for recreational athletes undergoing TKA.

methodsA survey of recreational sports participation among primary, elective TKA patients from a single academic center between June 2011 and January 2022 was conducted. Of the 10,777 surveys administered, responses were received from 1,063 (9.9%) patients, among whom 784 indicated being active in cycling (273 [34.8%]), running (33 [4.2%]), jogging (68 [8.7%]), swimming (228 [29.1%]), tennis (63 [8.0%]), skiing (55 [7.0%]), or high-impact team sports (64 [8.2%]) between two years preoperatively and time of survey administration, and were included for analyses.

resultsCycling (62.3% at two years preoperatively vs. 59.0% at latest follow-up) and swimming (62.7% at two years preoperatively vs. 63.6% at latest follow-up) demonstrated the most favorable participation rate changes, while running (84.0% at two years preoperatively vs. 48.5% at latest follow-up) and skiing (72.7% at two years preoperatively vs. 45.5% at latest follow-up) demonstrated the least favorable participation rate changes. The majority of respondents were "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with their return across all sports, though dissatisfaction was highest among runners and joggers. For cycling, running, jogging, and swimming, respondents most commonly reported no change in speed or distance capacity, though among these cyclists reported the highest rates of improved speed and distance. The majority of returning skiers reported improved balance, form, and ability to put on skis.

conclusionReturn to sport is feasible following TKA with high satisfaction. Swimming and cycling represent manageable postoperative activities with high return-rates, while runners and joggers face increased difficulty returning to equal or better activity levels. Patients should receive individualized, sports-specific counseling regarding their expected postoperative course based on their goals of treatment.

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Arthroplasty, Replacement, KneeReturn to SportAdultAgedAthletesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSportsSurveys and QuestionnairesCyclingJoggingReturn to sportRunningSkiingSurveySwimmingTeam sportsTennisTotal knee arthroplasty

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PMID38777908

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