Important Functional Measures in Pre- and Post-operative Patients undergoing Total Knee Replacement

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This presentation features Dr. Robert Walker discussing research related to total knee replacement (TKR) patients, introduced by David Keen. Dr. Walker, an arthropod, provides insights into the collaborative work done by him and Roanna Stroud from Exeter, focusing on enhancing patient expectations regarding post-operative functional outcomes. The talk includes a review of the background literature on TKR outcomes, methodology involving prospective data from 98 patients at multiple time points, and various functional assessments, including validated patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Significant improvements were noted post-operatively across all outcome measures, particularly in functional aspects like stair navigation and walking on uneven surfaces. Notably, over 80% of patients who could kneel pre-operatively retained that ability post-op. The presentation concludes with discussions on the limitations of the study, emphasizing the importance of patient input in defining functional measures. After the talk, a Q&A session reveals further details regarding the selection of outcome measures and patient involvement.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-210226

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