ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024
Long-term Assessment of Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Article in Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Fixed Versus Rotating Bearing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective 24-Month Longitudinal Study.Journal of personalized medicine · 2026Article
- Tourniquet Use During Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Is Associated With Postoperative Quadriceps Atrophy and Pain but No Negative Effects in the Long Term: A Systematic Review.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2025Review
- Continuous Adductor Canal Block Compared to Epidural Anesthesia for Total Knee Arthroplasty [Letter].Journal of pain research · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: While short-term outcomes of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have been extensively studied, there is a need for longstanding assessments to understand the enduring impact of the procedure on patient well-being. Methods: A retrospective cohort research to rate the longstanding functional outcomes and quality of life (QoL) in those undergoing primary TKA. Patient-reported outcomes, including SF-36 and EQ-5D scores, were collected at multiple time points postoperatively (1, 5, and 10 years). Objective assessments of functional parameters, i.e., range of motion, gait analysis, and quadriceps strength, were also recorded. Results: Current findings demonstrate significant improvements in functional outcomes post-TKA, with sustained benefits observed over a 10-year period. Range of motion, gait parameters, and quadriceps strength showed consistent enhancements postoperatively. Moreover, QoL measures, as reflected by SF-36 and EQ-5D scores, exhibited substantial improvements following TKA and remained elevated throughout the follow-up period. Conclusion: This research highlights the enduring effectiveness of TKA in improving both functional outcomes and QoL in patients with advanced knee arthritis.
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