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Patient-reported outcomes following TKR not improved with preop physio and/or education

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February 2015

Patient-reported outcomes following TKR not improved with preop physio and/or education

Vol: 4| Issue: 2| Number:39| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Systematic review
OE Level Evidence:3
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Enhanced education and physiotherapy before knee replacement; is it worth it? A systematic review

Physiotherapy. 2014 Dec;100(4):305-312.

Contributing Authors:
RW Jordan NA Smith GS Chahal C Casson MR Reed AP Sprowson

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Eleven randomized and quasi-randomized studies were included in this systematic review which examined the efficacy of preoperative education and/or treatment by a physiotherapist compared to standard treatment based on patient-reported outcome measure. Efficacy was evaluated through visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score, Western Ontario and McMaster Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) scores, Oxford Kne...

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