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Little benefit seen with pre-op physiotherapy in short-term functional outcomes post TKA
June 2016
Little benefit seen with pre-op physiotherapy in short-term functional outcomes post TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Preoperative physiotherapy and short-term functional outcomes of primary total knee arthroplasty
Singapore Med J. 2016 Mar;57(3):138-43Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 patients undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) due to osteoarthritis were randomized to a preoperative physiotherapy protocol or control group. The present study was conducted to determine if the physiotherapy regimen was able to better prepare the body to withstand the stresses of the surgery and ultimately result in improved postoperative short-term functional recovery. The find...
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