Effects of early virtual reality-based rehabilitation in patients with total knee arthroplasty: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual reality (VR)-based rehabilitation is a promising approach for improving recovery in many conditions to optimize functional results, enhancing the clinical and social benefits of surgery.

Objective

To assess the efficacy of an early rehabilitation performed by the VR-based rehabilitation versus the traditional rehabilitation provided by physical therapists after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods

In this randomized controlled clinical trial, 85 subjects met the inclusion criteria and were randomized 3 to 4 days after TKA to an inpatient VR-based rehabilitation and a traditional rehabilitation. Participants in both groups received 60 minutes/day sessions until discharge (around 10 days after surgery). The primary outcome was the pain inten

SUBMITTER: Gianola S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7035049 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature