How do orthopaedic surgeons inform their patients before knee arthroplasty surgery? A cross-sectional study

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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Main Authors: Aamir Mahdi, Maria Hälleberg Nyman, Per Wretenberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Expectation
Postoperative outcome
Preoperative information
Psychiatric history
TKA
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2345-7

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