Rheumatology
The most recent articles from:
Rheumatology (Oxford)
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To study patient-level improvements in pain and limitations of key activities of daily living (ADLs) after primary or revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA). ⋯ Our study provides comprehensive data for patient-level improvements in pain and key ADLs. These data can be used to inform patients pre-operatively of expected outcomes, based on pre-operative status, which may further help patients set realistic goals for improvements after TKA.
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Comparative Study
Underlying diagnosis predicts patient-reported outcomes after revision total knee arthroplasty.
To assess the association of underlying diagnosis with outcomes after revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA). ⋯ Underlying diagnosis is independently associated with ADL limitations and pain after revision TKA. This information can help patients have realistic expectations of outcomes.