Kneeling and standing up from a chair as performance-based tests to evaluate knee function in the high-flexion range: a randomized controlled trial comparing a conventional and a high-flexion TKA design

Kneeling and standing up from a chair as performance-based tests to evaluate knee function in the high-flexion range: a randomized controlled trial comparing a conventional and a high-flexion TKA design

Abstract Background We compared the functional outcome between conventional and high-flexion total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using kneeling and sit-to-stand tests at 1 year post-operative. In addition, the patient’s daily functioning, pain and satisfaction were quantified using questionnaires. Methods...

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Main Authors: Paul J. P. van der Ven, Sebastiaan van de Groes, Jorrit Zelle, Sander Koëter, Gerjon Hannink, Nico Verdonschot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Total knee arthroplasty
High-flexion
Performance-based tests
Functional outcome
Kneeling
Sit-to-stand
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1657-3

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