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No additional benefits for preoperative neuromuscular exercise prior to THA or TKA
September 2014
No additional benefits for preoperative neuromuscular exercise prior to THA or TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Postoperative effects of neuromuscular exercise prior to hip or knee arthroplasty: a randomised controlled trial
Ann Rheum Dis. 2014 Jun;73(6):1130-7. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-203135. Epub 2013 May 9.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
165 patients (>18 years) undergoing primary unilateral total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty for severe osteoarthritis were randomized to total joint arthroplasty either with, or without an 8-week preoperative neuromuscular exercise programme. This study aimed to determine whether the preoperative programme provides additional benefits to postoperative outcome at 3 months. Results at 3...
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