Effect of pre-operative neuromuscular training on functional outcome after total knee replacement: a randomized-controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is the standard treatment for patients with severe knee osteoarthritis (OA). Significant improvement in pain and function are seen after TKR and approximately 80% of patients are very satisfied with the outcome. Functional status prior to TKR is a major predictor of outcome after the intervention. Thus, improving functional status prior to surgery through exercise may improve after surgery outcome. However, results from several previous trials testing the concept have been inconclusive after surgery.

Methods/design

In a randomized controlled trial (RCT) we will test the effect of a pre-operative neuromuscular training program versus an attention control program on lower extremity function - before and after surgery. We will enroll 80 p

SUBMITTER: Huber EO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3651334 | biostudies-literature | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature