Virtual reality rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The use of virtual reality (VR) based rehabilitation has increased substantially within orthopedic surgery, particularly in the field of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare patient-reported outcomes and cost analyses from randomized controlled trials (RCT) utilizing VR-based rehabilitation in patients following TKA.

Methods

MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases were searched for RCTs involving VR-based rehabilitation following TKA. Quantitative synthesis was conducted for pain scores and functional outcomes. Narrative outcomes were reported for results not amenable to quantitative synthesis.

Results

A total of 9 RCTs with 835 patients were included with follow-up ranging from 10 days to 6 mo

SUBMITTER: Gazendam A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8857886 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature