How Much Improvement in Patient Activity Can Be Expected After TKA?
prospective_cohort · Level II
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Abstract
Most patients expect an improvement of physical activity after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The aim of this study was to evaluate improvement in physical activity after TKA. An accelerometer was used to measure activity in 221 patients before and 1 year after TKA. The measurements included the total number of steps and time spent lying, sitting/standing, or walking. Threshold for achievement of health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) guidelines and step-defined lifestyle were applied to the data. Measured steps per day improved from 5371 to 6587. Only 50 patients (22.6%) met the HEPA guidelines, whereas 31% achieved an active lifestyle. Improvement in daily step number was influenced by age (P<.001), body mass index (P<.001) and preoperative activity (P<.001). After TKA, patients improved in physical activity and one-third achieved an active lifestyle. Patient-specific characteristics and preoperative levels of physical activity had a relevant influence on activity after TKA. [Orthopedics. 2016; 39(3):S18-S23.].
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Exercise
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
- Walking
Anatomy
- knee