Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jan 2018
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe Mark Coventry Award: Patellofemoral Arthroplasty Results in Better Range of Movement and Early Patient-reported Outcomes Than TKA.
Controversy exists over the surgical treatment for severe patellofemoral osteoarthritis. We therefore wished to compare the outcome of patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) with TKA in a blinded randomized controlled trial. ⋯ Level I, therapeutic study.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jan 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialPreoperative Physical Therapy Education Reduces Time to Meet Functional Milestones After Total Joint Arthroplasty.
As length of stay decreases for total joint arthroplasty, much of the patient preparation and teaching previously done in the hospital must be performed before surgery. However, the most effective form of preparation is unknown. This randomized trial evaluated the effect of a one-time, one-on-one preoperative physical therapy education session coupled with a web-based microsite (preopPTEd) on patients' readiness to discharge from physical therapy (PT), length of hospital stay, and patient-reported functional outcomes after total joint arthroplasty. ⋯ Level II, therapeutic study.