The impact of elective total hip and knee arthroplasty on physical performance in orthogeriatric patients: a prospective intervention study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Osteoarthritis is a prevalent condition in older adults that leads to reduced physical function in many patients and ultimately requires hip or knee replacement. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of hip and knee arthroplasty on the physical performance of orthogeriatric patients with osteoarthritis.

Methods

In this prospective study, we used data from 135 participants of the ongoing Special Orthopaedic Geriatrics (SOG) trial, funded by the German Federal Joint Committee (GBA). Physical function, measured by the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), was assessed preoperatively, 3 and 7 days postoperatively, 4-6 weeks and 3 months after hip and knee arthroplasty. For the statistical analysis, the Friedman test and post-hoc tests were used.

Res

SUBMITTER: Kappenschneider T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10664286 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature