Functions, disabilities and perceived health in the first year after total knee arthroplasty; a prospective cohort study

Functions, disabilities and perceived health in the first year after total knee arthroplasty; a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background In end-stage knee osteoarthritis total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective intervention to reduce pain and improve functioning in the majority of patients. However, after TKA some patients still experience pain, loss of function, deficient muscle strength or reduced walking s...

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Main Authors: Danielle D. P. Berghmans, Antoine F. Lenssen, Pieter J. Emans, Rob A. de Bie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Osteoarthritis
TKA
Total knee arthroplasty
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2159-7

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