How do orthopaedic surgeons inform their patients before knee arthroplasty surgery? A cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a successful and common procedure. However, 6–28% of patients are dissatisfied postoperatively. The provision of preoperative patient information, inquiring about patients’ expectations, and taking a psychiatric history are essential parts of both...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-11-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2345-7 |