Preoperative vs Postoperative Patient Outcome and Recovery Expectations of Total Joint Arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient satisfaction with total joint arthroplasty (TJA) remains a challenge, with up to 20% of patients expressing dissatisfaction despite good clinical outcomes. This study aims to assess patient expectations and experiences prior to and after undergoing a primary TJA.

Methods

A 13-question survey assessing patient expectations around surgical risks, logistics, physical therapy (PT), and pain was distributed in the clinics of multiple surgeons at an academic center. Each patient was categorized as either preoperative or postoperative, with similar questions for both groups. No identifying information was collected.

Results

One hundred eight preoperative and 344 postoperative responses were collected. Preoperatively, 91.3% of patients felt they had enough

SUBMITTER: Dandamudi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869528 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature