Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Dec 2010
Comparative StudyEthnic and gender differences in the functional disparities after primary total knee arthroplasty.
The benefits of TKA have been well documented. Whether these benefits apply equally across gender and ethnic groups is unclear. Given the underuse of TKA among certain demographic groups, it is important to understand whether gender or ethnicity influence pain and function after TKA. ⋯ Gender and race affected functional KSS and ROM variables. The worse results experienced by African-American women may be attributable to a longer delay to presentation. However, the scores and motion were high for all subgroups, and underuse of TKA in women and African-Americans cannot be justified based on a perception of lesser functional gains.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome causes numbness, weakness, and atrophy. Pain without numbness is not characteristic of this disease. ⋯ Illness behavior (specifically depression and misinterpretation of nociception) predicts pain intensity in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.