Use of Physiotherapy Prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty-Results of the Prospective FInGK Study.

ABSTRACT: Data regarding physiotherapy (PT) utilization prior to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are insufficient. Therefore, this study aims to examine which percentage of patients receive PT within 12 months prior to TKA and which factors are associated with its use. Consecutive patients (≥18 years) undergoing primary or revision TKA in a German university hospital were recruited. A questionnaire including information on PT utilization, demography, and socioeconomics was collected one day prior to surgery and linked to medical hospital records. Multivariable logistic regression was conducted to determine variables associated with the use of PT. A total of 241 out of 283 (85%) patients participated (60% female; mean age: 68.4 years). Overall, 41% received PT at least once during 12 months prior to TK

SUBMITTER: Jacobs H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8871805 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature